Dils–Downer House
Dils–Downer House | |
41°32′7″N 90°33′38″W / 41.53528°N 90.56056°W / 41.53528; -90.56056 | |
Area | less than one acre |
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Built | 1898 |
Built by | Thomas M. Dils |
Architectural style | Shingle Style Bungalow/Craftsman |
MPS | Davenport MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 83002422 [1] |
Added to NRHP | July 7, 1983 |
The Dils–Downer House is a historic building located on the eastside of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The Shingle Style Bungalow has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.[1]
History
The house was built in 1898 by Thomas M. Dils, who was a local contractor and builder. He died in 1902 and his wife sold the house to Harry and Alice Downer. He worked as a school teacher and principal before he became a settlement house worker. Downer is most noteworthy for his two-volume historical work, History of Davenport and Scott County, Iowa.[2] He resided in this house when he prepared and published the work in 1910.
Architecture
The 1½-story structure is a side-gable Craftsman cottage with a long side wing. It features two dormers built in the Shingle Style. Many of the windows also feature diamond-shaped lights.[2]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen. "Dils–Downer House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-02-14. with photo
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