Shields Woolen Mill facts for kids
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Shields Woolen Mill
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Location | 1235 E. River Drive Davenport, Iowa |
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Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
Built | 1863-1868 |
MPS | Davenport MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 83002504 |
Added to NRHP | July 7, 1983 |
Shields Woolen Mill is located along the edge of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983. The building has been repurposed as commercial and office space called One River Place.
Architecture
This two-story industrial building has both shallow side gable and flat roofs. It is constructed in brick with a stone foundation and basement, which is exposed on the south elevation of the building. Segmental arch windows predominate throughout the structure. The middle section with the pedimented entrance is the original section of the building that was completed in 1863. Additions were made to the structure with the last one added in 1868. It is located in an old milling district along the Mississippi River. This is thought to be the oldest structure still standing in Davenport that was designed for steam-operated industrial use.