Forrest Block, Davenport

Name: Forrest Block
Address: Davenport, United States

#179 among attractions in Davenport

Neo-renaissance architecture, Frederick G. Clausen

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Facts and practical information

The Forrest Block is an historic building located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 2020 it was included as a contributing property in the Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°31'22"N, 90°34'26"W

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Downtown DavenportDavenport United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Figge Art Museum, Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park.

~1070 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, the Figge Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern museum, with its sleek glass façade, offers a window into the world of art for the curious traveler and the avid art enthusiast alike.
~570 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
3 min walk • The Putnam-Parker Block, also known as City Square, are historic structures located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. The property is three buildings that take up the south half of block 43 in what is known as LeClaire's First Addition. The main façade of the structures face south along West Second Street.
~750 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
4 min walk • The J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store also known as the Petersen Harned-Von Maur Store Building and the Redstone Building, is a historic building in Davenport, Iowa, United States.
0.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
13 min walk • Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball venue located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, the High-A Central affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Since 1987, St.
~520 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
3 min walk • RiverCenter is a convention center located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is made up of two associated buildings sited on the north and south sides of East Third Street. The Adler Theatre is connected to the original section of the convention center on the north side of the complex.
~1150 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
6 min walk • The Kahl Building is an historic building located in Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
~1060 ftS
Bridge, Chicago school architecture
Davenport Skybridge, Davenport
6 min walk • The Davenport Skybridge is a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge that spans River Drive in downtown Davenport, Iowa. It connects LeClaire Park to a courtyard and parking ramp on 2nd Street, located near the River Music Experience.
~680 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
4 min walk • The River Music Experience is a multi-use music facility and 5013 non-profit organization located on the first two floors of the historic Redstone Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa.
~940 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, City hall
Davenport City Hall, Davenport
5 min walk • Davenport City Hall is the official seat of government for the city of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The building was constructed in 1895 and is situated on the northeast corner of the intersection of Harrison Street and West Fourth Street in Downtown Davenport.
0.7 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Col Ballroom, Davenport
19 min walk • The Col Ballroom is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties as the Saengerfest Halle.
~950 ftE
Neighbourhood
Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District, Davenport
5 min walk • The Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in the central business district of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forrest Block?

Nearby attractions include Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre, Davenport (1 min walk), Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Davenport (1 min walk), Renwick Building, Davenport (1 min walk), Davenport Public Library, Davenport (2 min walk).

How to get to Forrest Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forrest Block:

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Ground Transportation Center (7 min walk)