German American Heritage Center, Davenport

Name: German American Heritage Center
Address: 712 W 2nd St, Davenport, 52802-1410, United States
Telephone: +1 563-322-8844

#12 among attractions in Davenport

Museum, History museum

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The German American Heritage Center, also known as the Germania-Miller/Standard Hotel, is a cultural center and museum in Davenport, Iowa, United States, that chronicles and preserves the history of German-Americans in the Midwest region. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Built: 1871 (153 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureCoordinates: 41°31'18"N, 90°35'1"W

Address

712 W 2nd StCentral Davenport (Centennial Gateway)Davenport 52802-1410 United States

Contact

+1 563-322-8844

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German American Heritage Center – 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.

0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
10 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.
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Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
11 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.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
12 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.
~1240 ftSE
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
6 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.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Putnam Museum, Davenport
30 min walk • The Putnam Museum and Science Center, formerly Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences, is a museum of history and natural science and a science center in Davenport, Iowa, United States. The museum was founded in 1867, and was one of the first museums west of the Mississippi River.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
15 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.
~1620 ftSW
Park, Playground
Centennial Park, Davenport
8 min walk • Centennial Park is one of four parks located along the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States.
~1750 ftSE
Park, View point, Mission Revival Style architecture
LeClaire Park Bandshell, Davenport
9 min walk • The W.D. Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion, commonly referred to as the LeClaire Park Bandshell, is located on Beiderbecke Drive in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.
~1530 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
8 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.
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
11 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.
0.4 miNE
Romanesque architecture, City hall
Davenport City Hall, Davenport
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is German American Heritage Center open?

German American Heritage Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to German American Heritage Center?

Nearby attractions include Hiller Building, Davenport (3 min walk), West Third Street Historic District, Davenport (3 min walk), The Col Ballroom, Davenport (7 min walk), Kahl Building, Davenport (8 min walk).

How to get to German American Heritage Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to German American Heritage Center:

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Ground Transportation Center (8 min walk)