John L. Etzel House, Clear Lake

Name: John L. Etzel House
Address: Clear Lake, United States

#8 among attractions in Clear Lake

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The John L. Etzel House is a historic building located in Clear Lake, Iowa, United States. Etzel was a local merchant and financier. He was an incorporator and served as president of the Cerro Gordo State Bank. He and his brother George founded Clear Lake Electric Light and Power Company and he served as its president. Etzel was appointed the local postmaster in 1885. He was the first person to own this house, which is an example of late Victorian eclectic design. It was one of seven similar houses that were built by local banker Frank Rogers between 1890 and 1910. Completed in 1894, the two-story frame house features an irregular plan. The second story of the main facade is cantilevered over the first story, and supported by four ornate brackets. The gabled front porch, which extends beyond the side of the house, has turned posts and gingerbread ornamentation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureCoordinates: 43°8'18"N, 93°23'2"W

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John L. Etzel House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Surf Ballroom, Fort Custer Maze, Clear Lake Fire Museum, Central Gardens of North Iowa.

~1640 ftW
Music and shows, Bars and clubs, Concert hall
Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake
8 min walk • The Surf Ballroom is a Historic Rock and Roll Landmark at 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States. The Surf is closely associated with the event known colloquially as "The Day the Music Died" – early rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.
1.4 miE
Forts and castles
Fort Custer Maze, Clear Lake
36 min walk • The Fort Custer Maze was a 2-mile long maze enclosed within an 1850s western style fort located in Clear Lake, Iowa. It closed in October 2015 after being in operation for 15 years.
~1100 ftE
43°8'20"N • 93°22'48"W
Clear Lake Fire Museum, Clear Lake
6 min walk • History museum, Museum
~1690 ftE
43°8'24"N • 93°22'41"W
Central Gardens of North Iowa, Clear Lake
9 min walk • Garden, Park

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Which popular attractions are close to John L. Etzel House?

Nearby attractions include Clear Lake Fire Museum, Clear Lake (6 min walk), Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake (8 min walk), Central Gardens of North Iowa, Clear Lake (9 min walk).