J.C. Peters House, Davenport

Name: J.C. Peters House
Address: Davenport, United States

#140 among attractions in Davenport

Greek Revival architecture

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The J.C. Peters House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. While he was probably not the original occupant of the house J.C. Peters and his family lived here from 1884 into the 1890s. Peters, who had been a farmer, was of German descent and represents the ethnic makeup of this northwest Davenport neighborhood. The house itself is a Greek Revival structure, which is one of the original architectural styles used in Davenport. It pre-dates most of the other houses in the neighborhood. The 1½-story, brick house, follows a rectangular plan. It features a three-bay front, a rectangular bay on the east side and an addition off the back of the house. The entrance vestibule on the front of the house is also an addition. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. ()

Coordinates: 41°31'57"N, 90°35'35"W

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J.C. Peters House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park, Putnam Museum.

1.2 miSE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
31 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.
1.2 miSE
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
31 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.
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
29 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Putnam Museum, Davenport
12 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.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
33 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.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
27 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.
1.2 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
31 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.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Col Ballroom, Davenport
17 min walk • The Col Ballroom is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties as the Saengerfest Halle.
1.4 miSE
41°31'16"N • 90°34'17"W
Bucktown Center for the Arts, Davenport
35 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
1.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre, Davenport
31 min walk • The Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre is an apartment building and theater complex located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places by its original name, the Hotel Mississippi and RKO Orpheum Theater.
1.2 miSE
41°31'24"N • 90°34'26"W
Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Davenport
31 min walk • Concerts and shows

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to J.C. Peters House?

Nearby attractions include Washington Gardens, Davenport (2 min walk), Henry Pohlmann House, Davenport (4 min walk), Selma Schricker House, Davenport (5 min walk), Riverview Terrace Historic District, Davenport (6 min walk).

How to get to J.C. Peters House by public transport?

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Ground Transportation Center (30 min walk)