Iowa · Built in the 1870s

Iowa, built in the 1870s

53 places in Iowa on the National Register have a construction year in the 1870s on record. The most are in Davenport (6) and Iowa City (5).

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Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on National Register reference number. Only plain four-digit years are counted. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Styles on record

Italianate 20Gothic Revival 7Second Empire style 6Renaissance Revival 4Victorian 3Greek Revival 2

Every listing

Billingsley-Hills House▾1983
Address
629 Melrose Ave., Iowa City
Listed
Jan 21, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Veatch Residence
Reference
83000376
Built
1870
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Billingsley-Hills House
Alden Bryan House▾1983
Address
2236 W. 3rd St., Davenport
Listed
Jul 7, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83002405
Built
1870
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bryan, Alden, House
Cavanaugh-Zetek House▾1977
Address
704 Reno St., Iowa City
Listed
Sep 16, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Cavanagh House
Reference
77000527
Built
1870
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cavanaugh-Zetek House
Cottage at Rock and Dubuque Streets▾1985
Address
Rte. 4, Box 3, Solon
Listed
Jan 3, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000004
Built
1870
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cottage at Rock and Dubuque Streets
Imes Covered Bridge▾1979
Address
IA 251, St. Charles vicinity
Listed
Feb 9, 1979
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
Local
Reference
76000784
Built
1870
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Imes Covered Bridge
Samuel Nichols House▾1978
Address
E of Nichols off IA 22, Nichols vicinity
Listed
Mar 31, 1978
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78001247
Built
1870
Style
vernacular architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Nichols, Samuel, House
George E. Schlapp House▾1982
Address
639 Ave. C, Fort Madison
Listed
Feb 4, 1982
Listed for
Industry, Landscape architecture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82002627
Built
1870
Style
Italianate architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Schlapp, George E., House
Tama County Jail▾1981
Address
Broadway and State Sts., Toledo
Listed
Aug 27, 1981
Listed for
Law, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
Tama County Historical Museum
Reference
81000270
Built
1870
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tama County Jail
Vermilion Estate▾1978
Address
Valley Dr., Centerville
Listed
Apr 26, 1978
Listed for
Agriculture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Pinecrest
Reference
78001205
Built
1870
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
4 buildings, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cutler-Donahue Covered Bridge▾1976
Address
Winterset City Park, Winterset
Listed
Oct 8, 1976
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
Local
Reference
76000787
Built
1871
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cutler-Donahue Covered Bridge
Green Mill Ford Bridge▾·
Address
County road over Cedar R., Janesville vicinity
Reference
98000760
Built
1871
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
House at 505 Court Street▾1991
Address
505 Court St., Bellevue
Listed
Aug 30, 1991
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
91001073
Built
1871
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
House at 505 Court Street
Perrigo-Holmes House▾1994
Address
721 Carroll St., Boone
Listed
Sep 8, 1994
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
J.J. and Mary Snell House
Reference
94001102
Built
1871
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Perrigo-Holmes House
Vincent House▾1973
Address
824 3rd Ave., S., Fort Dodge
Listed
Apr 23, 1973
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
73000743
Built
1871
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Vincent House
John K. Voorhees House▾1982
Address
NW of Oskaloosa on IA 163, Oskaloosa vicinity
Listed
Mar 5, 1982
Listed for
Engineering, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82002632
Built
1871
Style
Second Empire style, Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Voorhees, John K., House
Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail▾1997
Address
527 N. Main St., Centerville
Listed
Oct 30, 1997
Listed for
Law, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
97001292
Built
1872
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail
Frick's Tavern▾1974
Address
1402-1404 W. 3rd St., Davenport
Listed
Sep 9, 1974
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Frick's Place
Reference
74000808
Built
1872
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Frick's Tavern
Koenig Building▾1983
Address
619 W. 2nd St., Davenport
Listed
Jul 7, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83002460
Built
1872
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Osceola Masonic Block▾2010
Address
101-103 S Main St, Osceola
Listed
Jul 6, 2010
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Osceola Lodge No. 77 AF & AM; Iowa State Bank
Reference
10000421
Built
1872
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Osceola Masonic Block
Elbert-Bates House▾1985
Address
106 2nd Ave., W., Albia
Listed
Jun 27, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001379
Built
1873
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Elbert-Bates House
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral▾1974
Address
121 W. 12th St., Davenport
Listed
Dec 24, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Grace Cathedral
Reference
74000811
Built
1873
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Alois and Annie Weber House▾2002
Address
802 Orleans Ave., Keokuk
Listed
Apr 16, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000375
Built
1873
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Weber, Alois and Annie, House
Clark House▾1996
Address
829 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City
Listed
May 16, 1996
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96000545
Built
1874
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Clark House
Alfred Hebard House▾1984
Address
700 8th St., Red Oak
Listed
Apr 12, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hebard House
Reference
84001290
Built
1874
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hebard, Alfred, House
S. F. Martin House▾1984
Address
419 Poplar St., Atlantic
Listed
Jan 12, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001211
Built
1874
Style
Second Empire style, Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Martin, S. F., House
P. P. Raymond House▾1985
Address
4th St., Malcom
Listed
Apr 24, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000873
Built
1874
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Raymond, P. P., House
Wells–Stubbs House▾1985
Address
508 E. Burlington Ave., Fairfield
Listed
Oct 10, 1985
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Bradley House; Murray--Monger Funeral Home
Reference
85003000
Built
1874
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wells–Stubbs House
Bassnett–Nickerson House▾1992
Address
116 S. Vermont, Maquoketa
Listed
Jul 24, 1992
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
T.K. Nickerson House
Reference
92000914
Built
1875
Style
Italianate architecture, vernacular architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bassnett–Nickerson House
George H Cowles and Alice Spaulding House▾2006
Address
229 W. Cass St., Osceola
Listed
Dec 20, 2006
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
06001161
Built
1875
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cowles, George H and Alice Spaulding, House
John Foley House▾1979
Address
511 N. Locust St., New Hampton
Listed
Apr 16, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79000889
Built
1875
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Graceland Cemetery Chapel▾1986
Address
Graceland Cemetery, US 59, Avoca
Listed
Apr 28, 1986
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000873
Built
1875
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Graceland Cemetery Chapel
Harker House▾1990
Address
328 Lake Ave., Storm Lake
Listed
Dec 6, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
90001855
Built
1875
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harker House
Iowa Men's Reformatory Historic District▾1992
Address
N. High St., Anamosa
Listed
Dec 18, 1992
Listed for
Law, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Additional Penitentiary; The Reformatory
Reference
92001667
Built
1875
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa Men's Reformatory Historic District
Janko, Jan F. and Antonie, Farmstead District▾2000
Address
4021 Vista Rd., Ely
Listed
Sep 14, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, European heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
00001079
Built
1875
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Janko, Jan F. and Antonie, Farmstead District
Job A. and Rebecca E. McWaid House▾1994
Address
702 E. 4th St., Atlantic vicinity
Listed
Sep 9, 1994
Listed for
Commerce, Industry, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
94001030
Built
1875
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House
F. X. Rittenmeyer House▾1979
Address
630 E. Fairchild St., Iowa City
Listed
May 31, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79000906
Built
1875
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rittenmeyer, F. X., House
W. C. Ball House▾1985
Address
R.R. #2, Fairfield
Listed
Apr 4, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
George W. Ball House; William M. DuBois House
Reference
85000691
Built
1876
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ball, W. C., House
Coralville Public School▾1974
Address
402-404 5th St., Coralville
Listed
Jan 11, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fifth Street School
Reference
74000789
Built
1876
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Coralville Public School
Le Mars Public Library▾1979
Address
200 Central, Le Mars
Listed
Mar 26, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Le Mars Civic Center
Reference
79000922
Built
1876
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Le Mars Public Library
Ormsby-Kelly House▾1977
Address
2403 W. 7th St., Emmetsburg
Listed
Jul 29, 1977
Listed for
Literature
Significance
State
Reference
77000545
Built
1876
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
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Harrison Stuckslager House▾1979
Address
207 N. Jackson St., Lisbon
Listed
Oct 1, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Stuckslager-Friedrich House
Reference
79000910
Built
1876
Style
Italianate architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stuckslager, Harrison, House
White, H. A., General Store and House▾1984
Address
10 W. Cherry St., North Liberty
Listed
Jan 12, 1984
Listed for
Commerce, Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001265
Built
1876
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
White, H. A., General Store and House
Adams County Jail▾1991
Address
1000 Benton Ave., Corning
Listed
Feb 28, 1991
Listed for
Law, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
House of History; Adams County Historical Society
Reference
91000119
Built
1877
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Adams County Jail
Hose Station No. 1▾1983
Address
117 Perry St., Davenport
Listed
Jul 7, 1983
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83002449
Built
1877
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hose Station No. 1
Jackson-Swisher House and Carriage House▾1982
Address
120 E. Fairchild St., Iowa City
Listed
Nov 10, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Old Swisher Place
Reference
82000412
Built
1877
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jackson-Swisher House and Carriage House
Smith Farmhouse▾1990
Address
Jct. of Rainbow Rd. S. and Monroe St., Lake City
Listed
Aug 27, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Smith Homestead Farmhouse
Reference
90001206
Built
1877
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Smith Farmhouse
Wesley West House▾1985
Address
Palisades Rd., Mount Vernon
Listed
Jun 27, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001380
Built
1877
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West, Wesley, House
W. Joseph Fuller House▾1982
Address
1001 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine
Listed
Dec 10, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
W. J. Fuller or J. W. Fuller House
Reference
82000416
Built
1878
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fuller, W. Joseph, House
T. B. Perry House▾1983
Address
212 Benton Ave., W., Albia
Listed
Jul 14, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83000393
Built
1878
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Perry, T. B., House
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church▾1983
Address
1402 Main St., Davenport
Listed
Jul 7, 1983
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Reference
83002512
Built
1878
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
Chariton Free Public Library▾2005
Address
803 Braden, Chariton
Listed
Aug 24, 2005
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
05000906
Built
1879
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chariton Free Public Library
Alexander Clark House▾1976
Address
203 W. 3rd St., Muscatine
Listed
Oct 14, 1976
Listed for
Black heritage, Politics and government, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
76000796
Built
1879
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Clark, Alexander, House
Prairie Grove School▾·
Address
13598 Beaverdale Rd., W. Burlington vicinity
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Prairie Grove Independent School District
Reference
100003973
Built
1879
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗