Hedge Block, Burlington

Name: Hedge Block
Address: Burlington, United States

#17 among attractions in Burlington

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Hedge Block, also known as Johnson-Rasmussen Building, is a historic commercial building located in the central business district of Burlington, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was included as a contributing property in the West Jefferson Street Historic District in 1991 and in the Downtown Commercial Historic District in 2015. ()

Built: 1880 (144 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'36"N, 91°6'15"W

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Burlington United States

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Day trips

Hedge Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great River Bridge, German Methodist Episcopal Church, Church of St. John the Baptist, Burlington Memorial Auditorium.

~1850 ftNE
Bridge
Great River Bridge, Burlington
9 min walk • The Great River Bridge is an asymmetrical, single tower cable-stayed bridge over the Mississippi River. It carries U.S. Route 34 from Burlington, Iowa to the town of Gulf Port, Illinois.
~380 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
German Methodist Episcopal Church, Burlington
2 min walk • The German Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as St. Paul's German Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic church building in Burlington, Iowa, United States. The German Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in Burlington in 1845.
~1570 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St. John the Baptist, Burlington
8 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist is an historic church building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Together with St.
~1230 ftE
40°48'32"N • 91°5'60"W
Burlington Memorial Auditorium, Burlington
6 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~220 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
First Congregational Church, Burlington
2 min walk • First Congregational Church is located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The church is also a contributing property in the Heritage Hill Historic District.
~840 ftNW
Historic walking areas, Street
Snake Alley, Burlington
5 min walk • Snake Alley is a street located in Burlington, Iowa, which was built in 1894. In 2017, Ripley's Believe It or Not! recognized the street as "Unbelievably Crooked" and the #1 Odd Spot in their Odd Spots Across America Campaign.
1 miSE
Bridge
Burlington Rail Bridge, Burlington
26 min walk • The Burlington Bridge is a vertical-lift railroad bridge across the Mississippi River between Burlington, Iowa, and Gulfport, Illinois, United States.
~1420 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christ Episcopal Church, Burlington
7 min walk • Christ Episcopal Church, or simply Christ Church, is an historic church building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, and is a contributing property in the Heritage Hill Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~310 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Capitol Theater of Burlington Iowa, Burlington
2 min walk • The Capitol Theater was a 700-seat theater in Burlington, Iowa. Opened in 1937, with the first showing being Mark Twain's classic "The Prince and the Pauper". The theater was both a movie theater and an auditorium used for performances. The theater closed in March 1977, the final showing was the Stephen King horror classic "Carrie".
~830 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Burlington
4 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is an historic church building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Together with the Church of St. John the Baptist in Burlington and St Mary's Church in West Burlington it forms Divine Mercy parish, which is a part of the Diocese of Davenport.
~1380 ftNE
Library
Burlington Public Library, Burlington
7 min walk • The Burlington Public Library is a public library located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It dates back to 1868. The library is currently located on Court Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hedge Block?

Nearby attractions include First Congregational Church, Burlington (2 min walk), Capitol Theater of Burlington Iowa, Burlington (2 min walk), German Methodist Episcopal Church, Burlington (2 min walk), Downtown Commercial Historic District, Burlington (2 min walk).

How to get to Hedge Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hedge Block:

Train

Burlington (9 min walk)