Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs

Name: Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District
Address: Council Bluffs, United States

#18 among attractions in Council Bluffs

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Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District

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The Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. At the time of its nomination the district consisted of 260 resources, including 162 contributing buildings, 56 contributing structures, 36 non-contributing buildings, and six non-contributing structures. The district is primarily a residential area that is adjacent to the central business district to the west. Part of the district is in Jackson's Addition, which is the first addition to the original town of Council Bluffs. It also sits along the base of the loess bluffs to the east. ()

Area: 32 acres (0.05 mi²)Coordinates: 41°15'24"N, 95°50'51"W

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Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pottawattamie County Courthouse, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Union Pacific Museum, Grenville M. Dodge House.

~1420 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • The Pottawattamie County Courthouse is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is the fourth building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~1350 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • St. Peter's Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Des Moines. The church is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as St. Peter's Church and Rectory.
~1150 ftNW
41°15'30"N • 95°51'4"W
Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
~580 ftS
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs
3 min walk • The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West.
0.5 miNW
Synagogue
B'nai Israel Synagogue, Council Bluffs
13 min walk • B'nai Israel Synagogue is a synagogue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by its original name Chevra B'nai Yisroel Synagogue in 2007.
~1110 ftNW
Library
Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • The Council Bluffs Public Library serves the residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States along with unincorporated and rural areas of Pottawattamie County. Several cities also contract with the library to provide services. It dates back to 1866. The library is currently located on Willow Avenue.
~1470 ftNW
41°15'33"N • 95°51'6"W
Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs
8 min walk • Playground, Park
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Lincoln–Fairview Historic District, Council Bluffs
17 min walk • The Lincoln–Fairview Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
0.4 miNW
Georgian architecture
YMCA Building, Council Bluffs
11 min walk • The YMCA Building is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was partially funded by railroad magnet Grenville M. Dodge. The front section, designed by local architect Frederic E. Cox, was completed in 1909. The pool/gymnasium addition in the rear of the building was designed by J.
~1460 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas E. Cavin House, Council Bluffs
8 min walk • The Thomas E. Cavin House is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built in 1887, it is an unusual and well-preserved brick example of an eclectic combination of Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne architectural elements. Cavin owned a dry goods store nearby.
~980 ftW
Neighbourhood
Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs
5 min walk • The Haymarket Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs (3 min walk), Wickham–De Vol House, Council Bluffs (4 min walk), August Beresheim House, Council Bluffs (4 min walk), Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs (5 min walk).