Diedrich Busch House facts for kids
The Diedrich Busch House is a cool old building in Davenport, Iowa. It's a special part of history because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as important to the country's past. It's also part of a bigger area called the McClellan Heights Historic District. This house was added to these lists in 1984.
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Diedrich Busch House
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| Location | 2340 E. 11th St., Davenport, Iowa |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1877 |
| Architectural style | Vernacular (McClelland) |
| Part of | McClellan Heights Historic District (ID84000328) |
| MPS | Davenport MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001324 |
| Added to NRHP | July 27, 1984 |
Who was Diedrich Busch?
Diedrich Busch (born 1827, died 1893) was an interesting person. He was born far away in a place called Hamminkeln in Prussia (which is now part of Germany). He learned to be a shoemaker, and that was his job for most of his life.
In 1853, Diedrich moved to the United States. He arrived in New York on July 3rd, then traveled to Davenport. He was married twice. His first wife passed away young. Later, he married Emma Balcke. Her father was a pastor at a German Methodist church.
Before building this house in 1877, Diedrich owned a grocery store. It was in an area called the Village of East Davenport. His family lived above the store for several years. Over time, he bought a lot of land in East Davenport. He built many houses and shops there.
What makes the house special?
The Diedrich Busch House is located in the McClellan Heights neighborhood. But its style actually fits better with the nearby Village of East Davenport. East Davenport was an industrial town that started in the 1850s. It became part of Davenport city by the end of that decade.
Architectural style and features
The house follows a popular style called Vernacular. This means it's a common, local style from the mid to late 1800s in Davenport. It's often called the McClelland style.
The house also has features from other styles. For example, it has eaves with decorative brackets. These are the parts of the roof that hang over the walls. It also has a unique window bay on the east side. This window sticks out and has many sides, suggesting the Italianate style.
Another cool feature is the round arch windows in the attic. These were very popular in Davenport homes built around this time. The veranda (a covered porch) wraps around the front and west side of the house. This was likely added in the early 1900s. The same is true for the sunroom. It's in the corner where the main part of the house meets a smaller section on the west side.
