Kolker House, Guttenberg

Name: Kolker House
Address: Guttenberg, United States

#5 among attractions in Guttenberg

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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. Its significance is derived from its early construction, its brick rather than stone construction, a "Flying Buttress" eavespout at the houses right corner, and its excellent condition. The kitchen wing is on the east, and the garage dates from the late 20th-century. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 42°46'58"N, 91°5'51"W

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Guttenberg United States

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Kolker 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
31 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.
~660 ftS
Church, Tudor Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Guttenberg
4 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.
~1060 ftNE
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.
~760 ftSE
City hall
Stone Barn, Guttenberg
4 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.
~230 ftN
Vernacular architecture
McClaine House, Guttenberg
2 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.
~1180 ftS
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.
~370 ftSE
Vernacular architecture
Eckert House, Guttenberg
2 min walk • 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.
~1580 ftS
Saltbox architecture
Nieland House, Guttenberg
8 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.
~560 ftN
Vernacular architecture
Moser Stone House, Guttenberg
3 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.
~270 ftNE
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.
~600 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Albertus Building, Guttenberg
3 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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Nearby attractions include McClaine House, Guttenberg (2 min walk), Guttenberg State Bank, Guttenberg (2 min walk), Eckert House, Guttenberg (2 min walk), Moser Stone House, Guttenberg (3 min walk).

Kolker House, Guttenberg

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