William Holbrook House

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William Holbrook House
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Location804 Kirkwood Boulevard
Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates 41°32′11″N90°33′48″W / 41.53639°N 90.56333°W / 41.53639; -90.56333 Coordinates: 41°32′11″N90°33′48″W / 41.53639°N 90.56333°W / 41.53639; -90.56333
Arealess than one acre
Built1892
Architectural style Shingle Style/Queen Anne
MPS Davenport MRA
NRHP reference No. 84001440 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 27, 1984

The William Holbrook House is a historic building located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. William Holbrook was a furniture and carpeting dealer. He was the first person to occupy this house. [2] The 2½-story house features an irregular plan with several projecting pavilions, hipped roof, and the corner tower are typical of the Queen Anne style. What sets this house apart in Davenport is the exterior embellishments found in the clapboard siding, the millwork on the porch, and shingling typical of the Shingle Style. While these are not unusual in the Queen Anne style many have been re-sided in subsequent years, which makes this one stand out. [2] The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. [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. "William Holbrook House". National Park Service . Retrieved 2015-02-17. with photo