Starker–Leopold Historic District facts for kids
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Starker–Leopold Historic District
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Charles Starker House
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 Location in Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Location | 101 and 111 Clay and 110 Grand Sts., Burlington, Iowa |
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| Area | 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000352 |
| Added to NRHP | February 2, 1983 |
The Starker–Leopold Historic District is a special place in Burlington, Iowa. It has three old houses and their yards, all looking over the amazing Mississippi River. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's an important historical site in the United States.
The houses were built by the Starker-Leopold family. They lived there for many years. Charles Starker was a very successful businessman in Burlington. He helped build public buildings and parks in the city. Charles was an architect, an engineer, and a merchant before he became an important banker. His daughter, Clara Starker-Leopold, taught her children the same good values her father had. Clara's husband, Carl Leopold, owned a local wood-working business. He also loved spending time outdoors.
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Exploring the Historic Houses
The land where these houses stand is divided into three separate parts. However, the lawns are open and connect to each other. There are sidewalks that lead to a garage in the middle.
The Charles Starker House
The Charles Starker House is at 101 Clay Street. It is a large house built between 1868 and 1874. It was designed in the Italianate style. This style often features tall windows, wide eaves, and decorative brackets. Around 1907, a big porch was added. This porch was built in the Georgian Revival style, which looks back to classic designs. The house stands on a strong foundation made of limestone blocks.
The First Carl A. Leopold House
The first house built for Carl A. Leopold is at 111 Clay Street. This house has 2½ stories and was built around 1893. It is designed in a rustic Queen Anne style. This style often includes different roof shapes and decorative details. This house has a roof with many gables (the triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof). It also has a chimney in the center. The foundation and the first floor are made of rough, cut limestone. The stones were placed in a natural, random way.
The Second Carl S. Leopold House
The second house for Carl S. Leopold is at 110 Grand Street. This house also has 2½ stories and was built around 1922. It is in the Colonial Revival style. This style often brings back ideas from early American colonial homes. It has a special roof called a gambrel roof, which has two different slopes on each side. The roof also has flared eaves, which are the parts of the roof that hang over the walls.
