Bishop's Block, Dubuque

Name: Bishop's Block
Address: Dubuque, United States

#59 among attractions in Dubuque

Romanesque architecture

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The Bishop's Block, also known as the Bishop's Block Apartments, is an historic building located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It was included as a contributing property in the Old Main Street Historic District in 2015. ()

Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 42°29'40"N, 90°39'49"W

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Bishop's Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Port of Dubuque Marina, St. Raphael's Cathedral, Diamond Jo Casino.

~1010 ftNE
Museum, Maritime museum
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque
5 min walk • The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is a window into the aquatic life and history of America's mighty Mississippi River, located in the river city of Dubuque, United States. This expansive facility, which seeks to educate and entertain its visitors...
~1100 ftE
Sailing, Park, Marina
Port of Dubuque Marina, Dubuque
6 min walk • The Port of Dubuque Marina is a 100% transient marina, there are no permanent slip holders. The Port of Dubuque Marina's seventy-eight slips include fifty-four 30", twenty 40", and four 50". By utilizing the end ties, or T-heads of the docks, the Port of Dubuque Marina can accommodate a boat up to 100" in length.
~1030 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque
5 min walk • St. Raphael's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and a parish church in the Archdiocese of Dubuque located in Dubuque, Iowa. The parish is the oldest congregation of any Christian denomination in the state of Iowa.
~1300 ftE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
7 min walk • The Diamond Jo Casino is a gambling casino and entertainment complex located in the Port of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa. The casino is owned and operated by Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, which also owns the Diamond Jo Casino - Worth in Northwood, Iowa.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Fenelon Place Residential Historic District, Dubuque
12 min walk • The Fenelon Place Residential Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
~1420 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Convention center
Five Flags Center, Dubuque
7 min walk • Five Flags Center is a multi-purpose facility in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. It is named for the five flags that have flown over Dubuque; the Fleur de Lis of France, the Royal Flag of Spain, the Union Jack of Great Britain, the French Republic Flag of Napoleon & America's Stars and Stripes.
0.7 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Dubuque
18 min walk • St. Luke's United Methodist Church, also known as St. Luke's Methodist and as St. Luke's United Methodist, is an historic Richardsonian Romanesque-style church located at 1199 Main Street in Dubuque, Iowa.
0.4 miNW
Park
Washington Park, Dubuque
11 min walk • Washington Park is a small public, urban park located in Downtown Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The park encompasses an entire city block, bordered on the north by West 7th Street, on the west by Bluff Street, on the south by West 6th Street, and on the east by Locust Street.
0.5 miN
Historical and heritage tours, Tower, Tours
Dubuque County Courthouse, Dubuque
12 min walk • The Dubuque County Courthouse is located on Central Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets, in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The current structure was built from 1891 to 1893 to replace an earlier building.
0.4 miNW
Tower
Town Clock, Dubuque
11 min walk • The Town Clock is a large clock that stands in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. The clock has stood over the city for over 130 years. The present clock is the second "Town Clock"; the first collapsed in the 1870s, killing three people.
0.6 miNE
Observation decks and towers, Tower, Historical place
Shot Tower, Dubuque
16 min walk • The Shot Tower located in Dubuque, Iowa, is one of the last remaining shot towers in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a recognized symbol of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bishop's Block?

Nearby attractions include William M. Black, Dubuque (3 min walk), Old Main Historic District, Dubuque (4 min walk), National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque (5 min walk), St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque (5 min walk).

How to get to Bishop's Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bishop's Block:

Bus

S Main St. at Arby's • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)
Harrison St. at Burger King • Lines: Blue (10 min walk)

Train

4th Street (8 min walk)
Fenelon Place (9 min walk)