Job A. and Rebecca E. McWaid House facts for kids
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Job A. and Rebecca E. McWaid House
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| Location | 702 E. 4th St. Atlantic, Iowa |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | c. 1875 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001030 |
| Added to NRHP | September 9, 1994 |
The Job A. and Rebecca E. McWaid House is a very old home in Atlantic, Iowa, United States. It is known for its history.
Job McWaid was born in Ohio. He moved to Atlantic in 1869. He helped the town grow in many ways. He was involved in business and politics.
Job McWaid first owned a shop. There, he made and fixed things like wagons. Later, he sold farm tools, grain, and coal. He also started factories for packing and canning food.
After the American Civil War, Job McWaid became a Republican. He was a leader in Atlantic for many years. He served on the city council three times. Then, he was the mayor twice. During his time as mayor, he helped start important projects. These included the city's sewer system and the Carnegie library.
This house is two stories tall. It was built around 1875. It is designed in the beautiful Queen Anne style. Job McWaid moved into this house in 1883. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it is a special historical building.
