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1 Iowa, Adair County, Greenfield — Carnegie Library — 1916
On South 1st Street just north of Southeast Kent Street (State Route 92), on the right when traveling north.
This property is a contributing building to the Greenfield Public Square Historic District National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193876) HM
2 Iowa, Adair County, Greenfield — Light Plant — 1940
On South 1st Street north of Southeast Kent Street (State Route 92), on the right when traveling north.
This property is a contributing building to the Greenfield Public Square Historic District National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193877) HM
3 Iowa, Adair County, Greenfield — The Heaton Block — Circa 1893-1899
On Public Square just east of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is a contributing building to the Greenfield Public Square Historic District National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193970) HM
4 Iowa, Adair County, Greenfield — Warren Opera House Block and Hetherington Block — National Register of Historic Places
On Public Square just south of East Iowa Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193965) HM
5 Iowa, Audubon County, Audubon — Audubon County Courthouse — National Register of Historic Places — Built 1939 —
On Leroy Street at South Park Place, on the right when traveling north on Leroy Street.
[title is inscription]Map (db m239400) HM
6 Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Benton County Courthouse
On East 4th Street just east of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238999) HM
7 Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Iowa Canning Co. Seed House — “First canning plant west of the Mississippi”
On 1st Avenue (State Highway 150) at West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on 1st Avenue.
National Register of Historic Places March 12, 2012Map (db m239600) HM
8 Iowa, Black Hawk County, La Porte City — Chestnut Firestation
On Chestnut Street at 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on Chestnut Street.
La Porte City's long history of protecting its citizens started with the formation of a bucket brigade in 1871. A bell summoned citizens to bring their buckets to fight fires. In those early years, the town’s volunteer fire department was praised . . . Map (db m193700) HM
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9 Iowa, Bremer County, Waverly — Bremer County Courthouse — Dedicated June 1937 — 415 East Bremer Avenue —
On East Bremer Avenue (State Road 3) just west of 5th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the Waverly Historic RegistryMap (db m239681) HM
10 Iowa, Buena Vista County, Storm Lake — Harker House — Iowa Historic Site —
On Lake Avenue North at West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Lake Avenue North.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic Preservation Map (db m238795) HM
11 Iowa, Buena Vista County, Storm Lake — Storm Lake Public Library
On East 5th Street just east of Erie Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238800) HM
12 Iowa, Cedar County, West Branch — Birthplace Cottage
On South Downey Street at Penn Street, on the left when traveling north on South Downey Street.
This cottage where I was born is physical proof of the unbounded opportunity of American life. In no other land could a boy from a country village, without inheritance or influential friends, look forward with unbounded hope. . . . Map (db m162634) HM
13 Iowa, Cedar County, West Branch — Varney House
On Downey Street.
Hannah Varney built this house in 1899 after divorcing her husband. She lived here with her six children less than a year, moved to Iowa City, and left the house to her daughters Cora and Clara, who lived here until 1915. Photo . . . Map (db m162577) HM
14 Iowa, Chickasaw County, New Hampton — Charles E. Kime Memorial Bandshell
Near East Spring Street at Ring Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1937 Dedicated 1982 Charles E. Kime 1889-1940 Director of the New Hampton Town BandMap (db m176849) HM
15 Iowa, Crawford County, Dow City — S. E. Dow House — National Register of Historic Places
On South Prince Street, 0.1 miles south of Charles Street, on the right when traveling south.
Registrar National Historical Places June 14, 1972 by National Park Service United States Dept. of Interior Sign: Compliments Dow City ChurchesMap (db m162183) HM
16 Iowa, Des Moines County, Burlington — Hotel Burlington — 1910-1911
On North 3rd Street just north of Valley Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238388) HM
17 Iowa, Des Moines County, Burlington — The Burlington Public Library
On North 4th Street just north of Columbia Street, on the left when traveling north.
National Register of Historic Places United States Department of Interior March 27, 1975Map (db m238360) HM
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18 Iowa, Des Moines County, Burlington — The First Congregational Church
On North 4th Street just north of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north.
National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior November 21, 1976Map (db m238381) HM
19 Iowa, Dickinson County, Spirit Lake — Antlers Hotel — 1902
On Hill Avenue (State Highway 276) just south of Lake Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238677) HM
20 Iowa, Dickinson County, Spirit Lake — Spirit Lake Public Library — 1912 — Iowa Historic Site —
On Hill Avenue at 18th Street (U.S. 71), on the right when traveling north on Hill Avenue.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic Preservation Map (db m238671) HM
21 Iowa, Fayette County, West Union — Fayette County Historical Center — National Register of Historic Places
On North Walnut Street just north of East Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
Fayette County Historical Center has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior as the Maple View Sanitarium Built 1903Map (db m162152) HM
22 Iowa, Floyd County, Charles City — Farmer's Trust and Savings Bank — Central Park–North Main Street Historic District
On Riverside Drive just west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Iowa Historic District Central Park–North Main Street Historic District ———————— Farmer’s Trust and Savings Bank ca. 1900 This district is listed in The National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m236691) HM
23 Iowa, Greene County, Jefferson — Greene County Courthouse
Near North Wilson Avenue at East Lincolnway Street.
Iowa Historic Site Greene County Courthouse 1917 This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Map (db m168835) HM
24 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Harlan Hotel — Built in 1857
On North Jefferson Street at West Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
Home of James Harlan, 1857-1873 Pres., Iowa Wesleyan University, 1853-1855 United States Senator, 1855-1865; 1867-1872 Secretary of the Interior, 1865-1866Map (db m177889) HM
25 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Henry County Court House — Built in 1912
Near East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m177113) HM
26 Iowa, Henry County, New London — Peterson Manufacturing Building — 1909
On West Main Street just east of South Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Property Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238898) HM
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27 Iowa, Henry County, Swedesburg — Farmers Union Exchange — Swedesburg Historic Commercial District
On James Avenue just north of Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238986) HM
28 Iowa, Henry County, Swedesburg — Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
On 140th Street (County Highway H18) just west of James Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238975) HM
29 Iowa, Howard County, Cresco — Cresco Opera House — Iowa Historic Site — 1914-1915 —
On 2nd Avenue West west of North Elm Street, on the left when traveling west.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m232997) HM
30 Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa City — Old Brick — Iowa Historic Site
On East Market Street just west of North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Formerly First Presbyterian Church & North Presbyterian Church (Old School) Erected 1856-1865 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m194099) HM
31 Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa City — Schaeffer Hall — University of Iowa Sesquicentennial
Near East Washington Street just west of South Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Opened in 1902, the Hall of Liberal Arts was later renamed Schaeffer Hall for Charles A. Schaeffer, the University of Iowa president who turned the first spadeful of earth for the new building shortly before his death in 1898. The first of the four . . . Map (db m194175) HM
32 Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa City — The Old Capitol
Near North Clinton Street at Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This building the last Capitol of Iowa Territory became the first Capitol of the State of Iowa December 28, 1846 and was given to the University by and Act of the First General Assembly signed by Governor Ansel Briggs February 25, 1847 This . . . Map (db m194000) HM
33 Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa City — The Old Stone Capitol
Near South Madison Street at West Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Builded by the Territory of Iowa out of stone quarried from the banks of the Iowa River Occupied by the Government of the Territory of Iowa from 1842 to 1846 and by the Government of the State of Iowa from 1846 to 1857 This tablet is the . . . Map (db m193999) HM
34 Iowa, Linn County, Cedar Rapids — Ausadie Apartment Building — History Happened Here!
On 1st Avenue Northeast (Business U.S. 151) just west of 10th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
The Ausadie Apartment Building was built in 1923 for Austin and Sadie Palmer as an investment property, close to downtown Cedar Rapids. Designed by Cedar Rapids architect William J. Brown in the Colonial Revival style, the building contained 24 . . . Map (db m216499) HM
35 Iowa, Linn County, Cedar Rapids — Roosevelt Hotel
On 1st Avenue Northeast (Business U.S. 151) just east of 2nd Street Northeast, on the left when traveling east.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior circa 1927Map (db m216501) HM
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36 Iowa, Linn County, Cedar Rapids, Oakhill Jackson — Iowa Building — Built 1913 — Iowa Historic Site —
On 3rd Street Southeast just south of 4th Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m216502) HM
37 Iowa, Lucas County, Chariton — Crozier Building — Built 1894
On North Grand Street just north of Court Avenue (Business U.S. 34), on the right when traveling north.
[title is inscription]Map (db m239496) HM
38 Iowa, Lucas County, Chariton — Lucas County Courthouse — 1893
On Court Avenue (Business U.S. 34) just west of North Grand Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m239199) HM
39 Iowa, Madison County, Winterset — 69 Jefferson
On Jefferson Street west of John Wayne Drive, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m72515) HM
40 Iowa, Montgomery County, Grant — City Hall — Dr. D.J. Chalmers — National Register of Historic Places —
On 2nd Street just east of U Avenue (Old U.S. 71), on the right when traveling east.
[title is inscription]Map (db m193985) HM
41 Iowa, Montgomery County, Grant — Kenworthy Building 1916 — Franson Woodshop — National Register of Historic Places —
On 2nd Street just east of U Avenue (Old U.S. 71), on the right when traveling east.
[title is inscription]Map (db m193987) HM
42 Iowa, Montgomery County, Grant — Post Office / Bryant Building / Barber Shop — National Register of Historic Places — 1915 —
On 2nd Street just east of U Avenue (Old U.S. 71), on the left when traveling east.
[title is inscription]Map (db m193918) HM
43 Iowa, Montgomery County, Red Oak — Red Oak Firehouse — 1898
On Washington Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior ————————— R.O.F.D. - Circa 1898 Horse Drawn Fire Wagon . . . Map (db m87831) HM
44 Iowa, Montgomery County, Red Oak — Red Oak Public Library — 1909 — Iowa Historic Site —
On 2nd Street at Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places ————————— The gift of Andrew CarnegieMap (db m87830) HM
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45 Iowa, Muscatine County, Muscatine — First Presbyterian Church — 1856-1859 — Iowa Historic Site —
On Iowa Avenue just north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Division of Historic Preservation Iowa State Historical DepartmentMap (db m238796) HM
46 Iowa, Muscatine County, Muscatine — Old Jail
On East 4th Street just west of Mulberry Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238680) HM
47 Iowa, Muscatine County, Muscatine — Trinity Episcopal Church
On East 2nd Street just west of Mulberry Avenue (Business U.S. 61), on the right when traveling west.
Organized 1839 Church built 1851Map (db m238714) HM
48 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — Goldenrod School — 1873 — Iowa Historic Site —
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m88090) HM
49 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — Page County Courthouse
On Main Street east of 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Rededication June 5, 1994 [Cornerstone reads] Page Co. Court House July 4th, 1885Map (db m87437) HM
50 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — W. T. S. White House & Carriage House
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue at Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling north on 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m87510) HM
51 Iowa, Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs — Squirrel Cage Jail
On Pearl Street near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail. Built in 1885 and in continuous use as a jail until 1969. Acquired by the Park Board in 1971 for preservation. Named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States . . . Map (db m44839) HM
52 Iowa, Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs — The Historic General Dodge House
On 3rd Street at Story Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
Built by General Grenville M. Dodge in 1869 and designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of Interior of the National Park Service in 1963. Acquired as a museum through public donations and restored by the Council . . . Map (db m44838) HM
53 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Hose Station No. 1 — 1877 — Iowa Historic Site —
On Perry Street at Emerson Place, on the right when traveling north on Perry Street.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202154) HM
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54 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire City Hall — Scott County Cody Trail —
On North Cody Road (U.S. 67) at Jones Street, on the right when traveling north on North Cody Road.
Built in 1865 Became LeClaire's first city hall in 1890Map (db m230276) HM
55 Iowa, Story County, Story City — H. T. Henryson House — Bartlett Museum — c.1903 —
On Grand Avenue north of Broad Street (Route E15), on the left when traveling north.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m89394) HM
56 Iowa, Taylor County, Bedford — Bedford Public Library — 1916 — Iowa Historic Site —
On Jefferson Street east of Madison Street (Iowa Highway 148), on the left when traveling east.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historical PreservationMap (db m87033) HM
57 Iowa, Taylor County, Bedford — Taylor County Courthouse — 1892 - 93 — Iowa Historic Site —
On Jefferson Street east of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historical PreservationMap (db m87036) HM
58 Iowa, Washington County, Washington — Blair House
On East Washington Street (State Highway 92) at South 2nd Avenue (State Highway 92), on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
Washington • Iowa 1880 National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m238390) HM
59 Iowa, Washington County, Washington — Jonathan Clark Conger House — 1847, 1867 — Iowa Historic Site —
On East Washington Street (State Highway 92) at South 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Division of Historic Preservation Iowa State Historical DepartmentMap (db m238397) HM
60 Iowa, Washington County, Washington — This Log Cabin Erected by Alexander Young
Near West Madison Street (State Highway 92) west of South F Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m238400) HM
61 Iowa, Webster County, Fort Dodge — Fort Dodge City Hall, Police & Fire Department — 1894-1976
On 1st Avenue South at South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue South.
This is the former site of the Fort Dodge City Hall, Police, and Fire Department. The Italianate-style building contained all city services and housed the horse-drawn fire wagons. The horses were rented from a local livery stable and the wagon was . . . Map (db m162201) HM
62 Iowa, Webster County, Fort Dodge — The Fort Dodge Post Office and Federal Building — 1896-1907 & 1908-1964
On Central Avenue just east of North 9th Street, on the left when traveling east.
This is the former site of the Fort Dodge Post Office and later the Federal Building. The first post office occupying this site was constructed in 1896 and was a Richardsonian Romanesque-style building with towers and heavy rounded arches. The city . . . Map (db m162202) HM
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63 Iowa, Webster County, Fort Dodge — Webster County Courthouse — National Register of Historic Places
On Central Avenue just east of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Iowa Historic Site Webster County Courthouse 1902 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m162204) HM
64 Iowa, Winneshiek County, Decorah — Decorah: A Walk into the Past — Historic District Trail
On West Broadway Street just west of River Street, on the left when traveling west.
Post War Affluence The Italian Villa home before you was built by dry goods merchant Dighton B. Ellsworth and wife Amanda in 1867. It was part of a building boom in the neighborhood and one of two Italianates built on adjacent corner . . . Map (db m242300) HM
65 Iowa, Winneshiek County, Spillville — Wenzil Taylor Building — Built 1871 — Iowa Historic Site —
On South Main Street just north of Bridge Street (Dvorak Memorial Highway) (County Highway B16), on the left when traveling north.
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m238997) HM
66 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Amundson-Grosland Building — c.1877
On Central Avenue (U.S. 56) west of 9th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89786) HM
67 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Anchor Building — c.1915
On Central Avenue (U.S. 65) east of 8th Street (U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89769) HM
68 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Emery Building — 1912
On Central Avenue (U.S. 56) west of 9th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89787) HM
69 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — First National Bank — 1883
On Central Avenue (U.S. 56) at 9th Street, on the left when traveling west on Central Avenue.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89781) HM
70 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Former Worth County Courthouse, 1880 — Worth County Historical Museum, July 4, 1973 — Iowa Historic Site —
On Central Avenue (U.S. 65) at 10th Street (U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east on Central Avenue.
Worth County Court House 1879-1892 Northwood High School 1892-1915 Civic Activities, Public Library Youth Center 1917-1972 This plaque given in memory of a community leader Reuben Rustad 1897 - 1976 . . . Map (db m89766) HM
71 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Hunter Building — 1887
On Central Avenue (U.S. 56) east of 8th Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling east.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89782) HM
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72 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Index Building — 1900
On Central Avenue (U.S. 56) at 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89785) HM
73 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — IOOF - Erickson Building — 1896
On Central Avenue (U.S. 65) east of 8th Street (U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89770) HM
74 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Paramount Building — c.1886
On Central Avenue (U.S. 56) east of 8th Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling east.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89784) HM
75 Iowa, Worth County, Northwood — Peoples Gas & Electric Building — 1887
On Central Avenue (U.S. 65) west of 9th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89767) HM
76 Iowa, Wright County, Dows — Fillmore Block — 1894
On Ellsworth Street at Garfield Street, on the right when traveling east on Ellsworth Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89406) HM
 
 
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