Harker House, Storm Lake

Name: Harker House
Address: 328 Lake Ave, Storm Lake, United States

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Facts and practical information

The Harker House is a historic building located in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. This two-story Second Empire house is attributed to Fort Dodge, Iowa architect James Harker. It is the only local house remaining in this style that has not been torn down or substantially altered. Featuring mansard roofs with dormer windows, a mansarded tower, bracketed cornice, hooded windows and doors, projecting bays, and highly decorative single-story porches, it is a textbook example of the Second Empire style. It was built in 1875 of locally produced brick. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'32"N, 95°12'5"W

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328 Lake AveStorm Lake United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Storm Lake Public Library, Buena Vista County Courthouse, Buena Vista University.

~1400 ftNE
Museum, Library
Storm Lake Public Library, Storm Lake
7 min walk • The former Storm Lake Public Library is located in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. The Carnegie Corporation of New York accepted Storm Lake's application for a grant for $10,000 on December 4, 1903. Designed by Paul O.
~1180 ftNE
Library
Buena Vista County Courthouse, Storm Lake
6 min walk • The Buena Vista County Courthouse is located at 215 East 5th Street in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. Built in 1972, it is the fourth building dedicated to house court functions and county administration.
~1970 ftW
Universities and schools
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake
10 min walk • Buena Vista University is a private university in Storm Lake, Iowa. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's 60-acre campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake.

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Which popular attractions are close to Harker House?

Nearby attractions include Buena Vista County Courthouse, Storm Lake (6 min walk), Storm Lake Public Library, Storm Lake (7 min walk), Buena Vista University, Storm Lake (10 min walk).