Houses of Mississippi River Men Thematic Resource facts for kids
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Houses of Mississippi River Men TR
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| Location | LeClaire, Iowa |
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| Built | 1850–1870 |
| Architectural style | Italianate Greek Revival |
| MPS | Houses of Mississippi River Men TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 64000151 |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1979 |
The Houses of Mississippi River Men Thematic Resource is a special collection of historic homes. These houses are all found in the charming town of LeClaire, located in Scott County, Iowa, United States. They were officially recognized as important historical sites on April 13, 1979. This means they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which helps protect and celebrate America's historic buildings.
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Historic Homes of LeClaire, Iowa
LeClaire is a town with a rich history, especially tied to the Mississippi River. Many people who worked on the river, like steamboat captains and pilots, lived here. The "Houses of Mississippi River Men" are homes that belonged to these important river workers. They show us what life was like in LeClaire during the mid-1800s.
What is a Thematic Resource?
A "Thematic Resource" is a group of historic places that share a common theme. For these houses, the theme is their connection to the Mississippi River and the people who worked on it. Instead of listing each house separately, they are grouped together. This helps tell a bigger story about the history of LeClaire and its river heritage.
Meet the Historic Houses
This special collection includes thirteen houses. Each one has its own story and unique style. Most of these homes were built between 1850 and 1870. They give us a peek into the past and the lives of the people who helped shape LeClaire.
| Resource Name | Image | Address | Built | City | Note |
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| Dawley House |  |
127 S. 2nd St. | 1851 | LeClaire | Italianate style home |
| Horton–Suiter House |  |
102 S. 2nd St. | 1860 | LeClaire | Italianate style home |
| Kattenbracher House |  |
1125 S. 2nd St. | 1860 | LeClare | |
| McCaffrey House |  |
208 N. Cody Rd | 1870 | LeClaire | Italianate style home |
| Old Mill House |  |
419 N. Cody Rd. | 1851 | LeClaire | Greek Revival style home |
| Rambo House |  |
430 N. Cody Rd. | 1855 | LeClaire | Italianate style home |
| John Smith House | .JPG) |
426 Dodge | 1852 | LeClaire | |
| John H. Suiter House |  |
1220 N. 2nd St. | 1855 | LeClaire | |
| Jacob Suiter House |  |
2214 S. 2nd St. | 1860 | LeClaire | Italianate style home |
| William Suiter House |  |
227 Wisconsin | 1855 | LeClaire | |
| George Tromley Sr. House |  |
806 N. Cody Rd. | 1850 | LeClaire | |
| George Tromley Jr. House |  |
127 Jones St. | 1865 | LeClaire | |
| Samuel Van Sant House |  |
322 N. Cody Rd. | 1860 | LeClaire |
Architectural Styles You'll See
Many of these houses show off two popular building styles from the 1800s:
- Italianate: This style was inspired by Italian Renaissance villas. You'll often see low-pitched roofs, wide eaves with decorative brackets, and tall, narrow windows. It looks very grand and elegant.
- Greek Revival: This style was popular in the United States and looked back to ancient Greek temples. Homes in this style often have strong, simple shapes, columns, and a grand entrance. They often look very solid and formal.
These styles tell us about the trends and tastes of the time when these river men built their homes.
