Historic site
Salisbury House
14 locals recommend
Location
4025 Tonawanda Dr
Des Moines, IA
Salisbury Oaks
Tips from locals
A step into the past. Large unusual mansion. The Salisbury House is a treasured trip into the past for the South of Grand area.
Modeled after a Medieval English estate and with extensive grounds and many exhibits, open seasonally with tours available
Salisbury House & Gardens was built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife Edith. The home was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. The historic home contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flintwork and rafters that date back to the time of Shakespeare. Called a "national treasure," Salisbury house is graced with the family's original collection of original artworks, tapestries and antique furnishings.
Salisbury House & Gardens was built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife Edith. The home was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. The historic home contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flintwork and rafters that date back to the time of…
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