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The '''Edward S. Barrows House''', is located just north of downtown [[Davenport, Iowa]]. It has been listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] since 1976.<ref name=nris/> |
The '''Edward S. Barrows House''', is located just north of downtown [[Davenport, Iowa]]. It has been listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] since 1976.<ref name=nris/> |
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It was built or has other significance as of c. 1850.<ref name=nris/> |
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==Architecture== |
==Architecture== |
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[[Greek Revival]] was the first style of architecture to have an impact in Davenport. Dr. Barrows was one of the few people in the city’s early years who was able to afford the style on a large scale. <ref name= Svendsen>{{cite book|last=Svendsen, Marls A.|first=Bowers, Martha H|title=Davenport where the Mississippi runs west: A Survey of Davenport History & Architecture |volume= |year=1982 |publisher=City of Davenport|location=Davenport, Iowa|page=2-1}}</ref> The side [[gable]]d house features a large porch across the front. It is topped by a triangular [[pediment]] that is held up by [[Doric order|Doric]] columns. The long rectangular windows on the first floor are decorated with simple, molded cornices. A simple [[cornice]] is also found at the roofline. |
[[Greek Revival architecture|Greek Revival]] was the first style of architecture to have an impact in Davenport. Dr. Barrows was one of the few people in the city’s early years who was able to afford the style on a large scale. <ref name= Svendsen>{{cite book|last=Svendsen, Marls A.|first=Bowers, Martha H|title=Davenport where the Mississippi runs west: A Survey of Davenport History & Architecture |volume= |year=1982 |publisher=City of Davenport|location=Davenport, Iowa|page=2-1}}</ref> The side [[gable]]d house features a large porch across the front. It is topped by a triangular [[pediment]] that is held up by [[Doric order|Doric]] columns. The long rectangular windows on the first floor are decorated with simple, molded cornices. A simple [[cornice]] is also found at the roofline. |
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The property is also known as '''Capital Apartments'''.<ref name=nris/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Iowa]] |
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[[Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa]] |
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Revision as of 16:00, 21 December 2010
Edward S. Barrows House | |
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| Location | 224 E. 6th St., Davenport, Iowa |
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| Area | less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | c. 1850 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000807 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1976 |
The Edward S. Barrows House, is located just north of downtown Davenport, Iowa. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.[1]
It was built or has other significance as of c. 1850.[1]
Architecture
Greek Revival was the first style of architecture to have an impact in Davenport. Dr. Barrows was one of the few people in the city’s early years who was able to afford the style on a large scale. [2] The side gabled house features a large porch across the front. It is topped by a triangular pediment that is held up by Doric columns. The long rectangular windows on the first floor are decorated with simple, molded cornices. A simple cornice is also found at the roofline.
The property is also known as Capital Apartments.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-11-03.
- ^ Svendsen, Marls A., Bowers, Martha H (1982). Davenport where the Mississippi runs west: A Survey of Davenport History & Architecture. Davenport, Iowa: City of Davenport. p. 2-1.
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