East 14th Street Historic District facts for kids
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East 14th Street Historic District
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 Location in Iowa
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| Location | 14th Street from Pershing to Arlington Ave., Davenport, Iowa |
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| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| MPS | Davenport MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003649 |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1983 |
The East 14th Street Historic District is a special neighborhood in Davenport, Iowa. It's on the east side of the city. This area is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's a place worth protecting because of its history and unique buildings.
A Look Back in Time: East 14th Street's History
This historic area is part of a larger section of Davenport called the LeClaire Reserve. The East 14th Street part was built a bit later than other areas. It covers several blocks, from 300 to 800 East 14th Street. In total, there are 67 houses in this district.
The very first homes here were built in the 1870s. The newest ones appeared around 1910. However, most of the houses you see today were built between 1880 and 1900. This district was known as a place where many important business owners and professionals lived. Unlike some other groups in Davenport, these families often stayed in their homes for many years.
Cool House Styles: Architecture on East 14th Street
The houses on East 14th Street are known for being strong and well-built. They look comfortable and not too fancy. Most of them are large, standing two or two-and-a-half stories tall. They are usually made of wood.
The houses sit on long, narrow pieces of land. They are set back about 20 to 30 feet from the street. Many yards are a little higher than the street, with steps or terraces leading up to the house. Most of these buildings were originally built for one family. However, some are "double houses." These look like two homes joined together, with each side being a mirror image of the other.
The homes here show how building styles changed over time.
- The oldest style is called Italianate. These houses often look balanced and wide.
- Next came the Queen Anne style. These homes are more playful and irregular. They might have towers, different roof shapes, or bay windows that stick out. They also use many different textures on their outside walls.
- As the 1900s got closer, the Colonial Revival style became popular. This style brought back a more balanced look, especially the Georgian Revival type.
- You might also see some houses influenced by the Prairie Style.
- Sometimes, older homes were updated with newer styles. This means some houses are a mix of different looks!
- East 14th Street also has houses built in a vernacular style. This was a common local style in 19th-century Davenport. These homes are usually two stories tall with three sections on the front. They have a main door that isn't in the middle and a window in the triangle part of the roof (called a gable).
