Henry Pahl House

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Henry Pahl House
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Location1946 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates 41°31′21″N90°36′25″W / 41.52250°N 90.60694°W / 41.52250; -90.60694 Coordinates: 41°31′21″N90°36′25″W / 41.52250°N 90.60694°W / 41.52250; -90.60694
AreaLess than one acre (0.40 ha)
Built1880
Architectural style Greek Revival
MPS Davenport MRA
NRHP reference No. 83002480 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 7, 1983

The Henry Pahl House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. Henry Pahl was the manager of Phoenix Mills, a local flour milling operation. He was an early occupant of this house, which is a typical Greek Revival style residence found in Davenport in the late 19th century. [2] Its original features include the oculus found in the gable end, the molded window heads, and the double-leaf door with the recessed round-arch panels. The porch, which wraps around the front and west sides of the house, in not original to the structure. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen-Roesler. "Henry Pahl House". National Park Service . Retrieved 2014-10-30. with photo