Richard Benton House, Davenport

Name: Richard Benton House
Address: Davenport, United States

#112 among attractions in Davenport

Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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The Richard Benton House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The combination Italianate and Greek Revival house was typical of Davenport's pre-Civil War architecture. The earliest known occupant of the house was Richard Benton who lived here from about 1872 to 1895. Benton owned a livery and stable. Eventually his son Charles joined him in the business. The residence has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°31'22"N, 90°34'36"W

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Downtown DavenportDavenport United States

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Richard Benton House – 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.

~840 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
5 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.
~550 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
3 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.
~750 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
4 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.
0.4 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
11 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.
~1220 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
6 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.
~400 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
2 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.
~1050 ftS
Memorial
Dillon Memorial, Davenport
6 min walk • The Dillon Memorial is a historic structure located in LeClaire Park, near downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 1993.
~1110 ftSE
Bridge, Chicago school architecture
Davenport Skybridge, Davenport
6 min walk • The Davenport Skybridge is a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge that spans River Drive in downtown Davenport, Iowa. It connects LeClaire Park to a courtyard and parking ramp on 2nd Street, located near the River Music Experience.
~640 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
4 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.
~520 ftN
Romanesque architecture, City hall
Davenport City Hall, Davenport
3 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.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Col Ballroom, Davenport
16 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Richard Benton House?

Nearby attractions include Henry Berg Building, Davenport (1 min walk), Davenport Bank and Trust, Davenport (2 min walk), Kahl Building, Davenport (2 min walk), Davenport Public Library, Davenport (3 min walk).

How to get to Richard Benton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richard Benton House:

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Ground Transportation Center (5 min walk)