This original two story building is believed to have been built between 1890-1898 and occupies the site of one of Albia’s early livery stables. Fire maps show a livery south of this building as late as 1913. The owner, M. E. Hennion was a pioneer . . . — — Map (db m187898) HM
Built around 1869 this building was originally the west third of the J.C. Morrison Block until 1922 when it was completely gutted and rebuilt by the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank. The present building is a textbook example of bank design from the . . . — — Map (db m187701) HM
Despite several alterations to the first floor this block still retains its original Italianate character. Originally this block was made up of three sections. But in 1922 the west third was completely gutted and remodeled for use as a bank. It . . . — — Map (db m187694) HM
Along with many of the other buildings in this block, this building had to be remodeled after a fire in 1903 and does not have the same façade that it had when it was built in 1894. If you look at the south side of the building you can see some of . . . — — Map (db m187899) HM
This building is one of four key structures in the Albia Historic District. It is important to the district for a number of reasons. Among those are that it is the only building in the district to retain its original wood cornice. That cornice is . . . — — Map (db m188095) HM
The first time court was held in Monroe County it was convened in a log house at Clark’s Point, Judge Charles Mason presiding. There was no floor in the house and during the session the judge, the lawyers and the court officials slept on the . . . — — Map (db m187700) HM
Built in 1875 by the Monroe County Bank, this is one of the least altered Italianate buildings in Albia. The store front features elegant Corinthian columns, especially appropriate on a chamfered entrance. The cast hoodmolds on the first floor are . . . — — Map (db m188096) HM
This stone façade building shows the influence that the new courthouse had during the early 1900’s. This building has wonderful details especially the wheat garlands above the second story windows and the projecting cornice. From the time the . . . — — Map (db m187897) HM
Built after the fire of 1904, this building relies on two features to separate it from the rest of the district. The color of its brick façade and the only example of the bead and reel motif in the district located below the cornice on the . . . — — Map (db m187895) HM
Despite being built in 1893 this building’s façade, like others, was remodeled at a later date. The remodeling took place first in 1903 and later in 1930 after fires destroyed much of the building, including the third floor in 1930. That fire was . . . — — Map (db m187900) HM
The most notable fact about this building is that out of all of the buildings on the southwest side of the Square this was the only survivor of the fire of 1904. It was built around 1900 by the People’s Savings Bank serving as their headquarters . . . — — Map (db m187872) HM
This building was built by Samuel Nobel in 1890. He was born November 30, 1819 in Hunting Co., Pennsylvania. In 1845 he moved to Fairfield, Iowa and four years later moved to Albia. At that time he started a dry goods store and ran that until 1865. . . . — — Map (db m188097) HM
Built by 1891 this two story double front building has housed a number of businesses over the years. It is thought that the businesses who would lease the building may have been allowed to choose some of the elements of the building front as the . . . — — Map (db m188098) HM
Some years ago this building lost much of its architectural character when its cornice was removed. Despite that it still retains its brick hoodmolds, corbeled cornice, and stringcourse. Built by 1886 this building was a grocery store for a good . . . — — Map (db m187699) HM
Built in 1889 by early Albia merchant, Elmer Skean, this building first served as a grocery store on the east side and as a boot and shoe store on the west side. By 1896 Skean had his own business in the east half and owned part of the business . . . — — Map (db m188099) HM
During this time period one of the best ways to invest your money was to put it in real estate. Acheson was one of several business people in Albia that followed this belief. After her husband, a local doctor, passed away she built a two story . . . — — Map (db m187896) HM
This building has the distinction of being built to replace the last frame buildings on the Square which burned January 1902. Later that same year Albia Attorney Fred Townsend built a triple front building on that site to replace ones that burned. . . . — — Map (db m187696) HM
This three front building was built by 1886. Its notable architecture details are the metal cornice, corbeled brick frieze and brick hoodmolds. This building has housed a variety of businesses including a clothing store, boot & shoe store, piano . . . — — Map (db m187698) HM
This building like others from its period, was built in Italianate style. This one features cast hoodmolds, a metal cornice and an almost original second story. Although this appears to be one building it was originally two. The north half was . . . — — Map (db m188093) HM
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Division of Historic Preservation Iowa State Historical Department — — Map (db m238796) HM
This building was constructed in 1887 by William Timby for the W.A. Simpson Department Store. It is believed that L.P. Todd converted the building into the Princess Theater in 1914. The silent movies were accompanied by live musicians.
For the . . . — — Map (db m86770) HM
Claussen & Burrows
architects
Built 1900
This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
The Scott County
Historic Preservation Society, Inc. — — Map (db m202163) HM
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202179) HM
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202212) HM
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202214) HM
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202238) HM
In this house
Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke
(1903—1931)
was born and raised.
His short life's story left
us with the memory of his
legend as a jazz genius — — Map (db m202217) HM
College Square Historic District
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202211) HM
Built 1906 • Architects
Temple Burrows McLane
This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
The Scott County
Historic Preservation Society, Inc. — — Map (db m202233) HM
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202213) HM
Arts & Crafts bungalow
1910
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202230) HM
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish Catholic fraternal society that originated in Ireland sometime between the 16th and the 18th century. In 1836, a group of Irish immigrants in New York City formed the first chapter of the AOH in America. . . . — — Map (db m202157) HM
This property is listed in
The National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m202154) HM
Since 1925, music has drifted along the Davenport levee from the Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion. One of several bandshells in Davenport at the time, the Music Pavilion was the final touch in Davenport's riverfront beautification project known as . . . — — Map (db m202109) HM
Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners. Known for providing first-class dining and proximity to hunting, fishing, and . . . — — Map (db m202149) HM
In 1924, the Davenport, Rock Island and North Western Railway Co. and its co-owners, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, constructed the Union Passenger Station to replace three . . . — — Map (db m202089) HM
Originated in 1852. The
original frame building
was erected in 1853 and is
now the vestry, moved to
Walnut Grove Pioneer
Village in 1985. — — Map (db m230351) HM
Historically this building housed a furniture store 1886, R.G. Fay Hardware Store 1896 & Harris Bakery and Restaurant c.1909 – 1918. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189999) HM
Historically this building housed Tinsley Jewelry and Farmers & Merchants Bank, it was moved to this site from the adjacent lot south c. 1910. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189995) HM
This building’s original Neoclassical façade was replaced with the present modern façade in 1960 when it housed the Shelby County State Bank. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189996) HM
This building housed the Harlan National Bank 1909-1978. The original Neoclassical façade was replaced with a modern façade in 1954. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m190098) HM
Historically this building housed a clothing and tailor shop and numerous drug stores. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m190101) HM
Constructed as a one story building, the upper level was added in 1893. It has housed a restaurant, grocery and numerous retail stores. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189992) HM
The east unit of this building historically housed a drug store and Tinsley Jewelry. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189993) HM
The north unit of this building historically housed a drug store and Westside Saloon & Billiards Hall. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m190097) HM
This block was built for James M. Long who platted Long’s Addition. The west unit housed Gibb’s General Store. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m190102) HM
This building housed H.H. Luecke’s Tailor & Clothing Shop. A dentist occupied the second floor. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189802) HM
This building originally housed Peterson General Merchandise in the north half and Pexton Drug Store in the south half. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189801) HM
Historically this building housed a barber shop, restaurants, confectionery, theatre, and numerous grocery and retail stores. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m190099) HM
This building originally housed the Gibb’s Store, followed by Lemke’s Daylight Store and the Golden Rule. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m190096) HM
Historically this building housed Tinsley Jewelry, Ben Griffith & Son Clothing, and Harlan Clothing. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189953) HM
This building originally housed Weber’s City Bakery. It is the only building on the south half of this block to survive the fire of 1899. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189994) HM
This building housed Rule Bros. Harlan Hardware 1885-1921 and Schwab & Bacon Hardware 1921-1992. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189982) HM
This building housed a barber shop 1885-c.1909 and B.B. McPheeters Pharmacy 1909-1940s. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m189990) HM
This barn was built in 1870 by Thor Ericson just south of Story City. It was built on a farm that has been in the same family since 1865. The barn was built on a side of a hill using the "basement barn" concept. This construction method allowed . . . — — Map (db m89377) HM
The barn was originally built in 1896 by a Civil War veteran of Union Co. named William Harris, called Uncle Billy Harris by many. It was made of cottonwood trees milled at the Union County sawmill located on Grand River in the eastern part of the . . . — — Map (db m86871) HM
Built in 1899, the depot was designed by famed Chicago architects, David Burnham and John Welborn Root. It contained a passenger waiting area, ticket office, lunch counter, baggage room, and offices for the C. B. & Q. Railroad's main Creston . . . — — Map (db m86868) HM
This log cabin was originally located northeast of Creston in Lincoln township. The cabin was built by the Emhoff family sometime after the land was purchased in 1855. The family started adding rooms as their 9 children were being born. This cabin . . . — — Map (db m86878) HM
The American Gothic House was built in 1881-82 by Catherine and Charles Dibble. The house is constructed in a style known as Carpenter Gothic (which lead [sic - led] to the title of the painting). The house is listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m90313) HM
"The old buildings on the east side of the public square, so long familiar to the eyes of old settlers, begin to go. They have served their day, and though erected with pride, and pointed to in former years as evidences of the thrift . . . — — Map (db m190237) HM
After much fundraising, ground was secured for this structure and construction began in the spring of 1876. A race was on to see which building would he completed first — the Hotel Block or the Jacoby Block next door — the hotel won. In December the . . . — — Map (db m190195) HM
This building is one of four side-by-side brick buildings built in 1881. Its original owner was Mr. William Buxton, a wealthy entrepreneur and benefactor of Indianola. He never operated a business at this location. Early newspaper records indicate . . . — — Map (db m190238) HM
"Mr. J.B. Gifford opens a new enterprise — a handsome and well filled storeroom in Hotel Block. The large room, next door to the National Bank's new quarters..." This building was built in 1876 by Messrs. Gifford and Honnold and was home to . . . — — Map (db m190196) HM
This building, built in 1876, was originally owned by Edd R. McKee, a partner of the First National Bank two doors down. Many businesses rented out this storefront as both Indianola and the square grew. The first known business to reside here was . . . — — Map (db m190197) HM
On November 24, 1881 the Indianola Weekly Herald announced that "H. T. Metcalf is now snugly fixed in his new grocery store on the east side of the square." It had only been constructed earlier that summer along with its neighbor the "Buxton Block." . . . — — Map (db m190239) HM
This building was erected in 1891 as an addition to the Barker and Johnson building to the north. Barker and Johnson was a successful dry goods store that had opened in 1874. In 1897 Mr. Barker dissolved his partnership with Mr. Johnson and the . . . — — Map (db m190240) HM
In 1874 Messrs. Andrew and Liston partnered with Messrs. Barker and Johnson to construct the first brick building on the square. The Andrew & Liston Bookstore resided here for two years before Mr. Andrew sold his interest in the book business and . . . — — Map (db m190241) HM
This building was the first building constructed on the square. It was originally a two-story double-front building (see also 110 North Howard). Its first residents were the Barker & Johnson dry goods store on the first floor and J.N. Richey's . . . — — Map (db m190242) HM
This building was constructed in 1915 by Sam Cheshire. It was home to his fashionable men's clothing store for only four years before he sold it to People's Trust and Savings Bank on January 21, 1919. In June, 1936, the bank purchased the alley and . . . — — Map (db m190243) HM
In 1895 William Buxton built two businesses 22 ft by 28 ft on the east side of the square. While extremely small compared with today's standards, this building played an interesting role in Indianola's history. For the first thirty-two years, this . . . — — Map (db m190286) HM
This building was built in 1898 as part of the single story "Eno Block." These buildings were identical in appearance with ornate cornice work created by local masons. While relatively small, only 24x80 feet each, these storefronts allowed small . . . — — Map (db m190198) HM
Mr. William Buxton, a wealthy farmer and great contributor to the business community of Indianola, built this building in 1895. Its first resident, according to the Indianola City Directory of 1896 was the Butler and Miller Jewelry. After Butler & . . . — — Map (db m190293) HM
On August 25, 1898 the Indianola Herald wrote "In the way of new brick and cement walks, new brick blocks and new dwelling going up, if any county seats of Iowa will match Indianola. This city is on a constant and steady growth." This was especially . . . — — Map (db m190199) HM
In September 1900, Messrs. Meek and Robertson finished construction and moved into this building. Together their haberdashery business enjoyed a long success until Mr. Robertson's retirement in 1923. The store remained open under the Meek name but . . . — — Map (db m190295) HM
