Eckert House, Guttenberg

#8 among attractions in Guttenberg

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The Eckert House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-story brick structure was built in 1860 by Henry Eckert. It is a combination commercial and residential building that features an off-square layout, metal "S" beam hardware on the north wall that was used to accommodate its unique shape, and metal numbers on the exterior that date the structure, which is not the norm in Guttenberg. Ida Eckert operated a millinery shop in first floor commercial space. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 42°46'56"N, 91°5'47"W

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Guttenberg United States

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Eckert House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lakeside Ballroom, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lock and Dam No. 10, Stone Barn.

1.2 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Lakeside Ballroom, Guttenberg
32 min walk • The Lakeside Ballroom, also known as the Lakeside Pavilion, is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It is located next to the Mississippi River near a backwater known as Bussey Lake.
~590 ftSW
Church, Tudor Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Guttenberg
3 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The church is located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Mary's Catholic Church Historic District.
~1050 ftN
Dam
Lock and Dam No. 10, Guttenberg
6 min walk • Lock and Dam No. 10 is a lock and dam located in Guttenberg, Iowa on the Upper Mississippi River around river mile 615.0. It was constructed and placed in operation November 1937. The site underwent major rehabilitation 1989—2006. The dam consists of a concrete dam 763 feet long with four roller gates and eight tainter gates.
~390 ftSE
City hall
Stone Barn, Guttenberg
2 min walk • The Stone Barn is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This 1½-story stone structure is located along an alley and has been used for storage.
~370 ftNW
Vernacular architecture
Kolker House, Guttenberg
2 min walk • The Kolker House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-story brick structure was built about 1859 in what is known as the "Wide Gable Style," with the roof's ridge parallel to the street.
~470 ftNW
Vernacular architecture
McClaine House, Guttenberg
3 min walk • The McClaine House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This two-story brick structure has historically been a combination residence and commercial building. Sanborn maps list the commercial space as housing: a barber shop, cigar factory, and swelling.
~1100 ftSW
Vernacular architecture
Matt-Bahls House, Guttenberg
6 min walk • The Matt-Bahls House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-story vernacular stone structure was built sometime before 1858. It features a full-length, two-story, frame porch on its south side. The single-story frame addition on the northeast side blends into the older structure.
~1350 ftS
Saltbox architecture
Nieland House, Guttenberg
7 min walk • The Nieland House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This two-story brick structure's construction dates from before 1886. It is local version of the New England Saltbox. The second floor has only three windows on the northern ⅔ of the facade. The main floor is a symmetrical five bays wide.
~750 ftN
Vernacular architecture
Moser Stone House, Guttenberg
4 min walk • The Moser Stone House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This two-story limestone structure is a side gable house whose construction dates from before 1858. It is located along an alley at the rear of the property, and features an enclosed porch that is typical of many early residences in town.
~300 ftN
Interesting neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture
Guttenberg State Bank, Guttenberg
2 min walk • The Guttenberg State Bank, also known as the People's Bank, is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The bank was incorporated in May 1900 with John P. Eckert was its president. The bank was also referred to as "Eckert Bank". They built this building two years later.
~730 ftN
Interesting neighbourhood
Albertus Building, Guttenberg
4 min walk • The Albertus Building, also known as the Gutenberg Haus, is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-and three-story structure of locally quarried limestone was completed around 1855 by C. Albertus.

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Which popular attractions are close to Eckert House?

Nearby attractions include Guttenberg State Bank, Guttenberg (2 min walk), Kolker House, Guttenberg (2 min walk), Stone Barn, Guttenberg (2 min walk), McClaine House, Guttenberg (3 min walk).