Dubuque Millworking Historic District, Dubuque

Name: Dubuque Millworking Historic District
Address: Dubuque, United States

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The Dubuque Millworking Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 24 resources, which included 19 contributing buildings, and five contributing structures. Made up of large industrial buildings, the district represents the period of transition when Dubuque went from lumber production to millwork production. The buildings are associated with two local millworking firms, Carr, Ryder & Adams and Farley Loetscher. All of the buildings are brick construction, and are between two and five stories in height. Decorative features include pavilions, pilasters, large entry arches, decorative pediments and parapets. Two of the buildings fill an entire block, while three cover a half block. The most substantial buildings were built between 1881 and 1924. ()

Area: 17.61 acres (0.0275 mi²)Coordinates: 42°30'11"N, 90°39'49"W

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Dubuque Millworking Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Diamond Jo Casino, Five Flags Center, St. Luke's United Methodist Church.

0.4 miS
Museum, Maritime museum
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque
12 min walk • The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is a window into the aquatic life and history of America's mighty Mississippi River, located in the river city of Dubuque, United States. This expansive facility, which seeks to educate and entertain its visitors...
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
15 min walk • The Diamond Jo Casino is a gambling casino and entertainment complex located in the Port of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa. The casino is owned and operated by Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, which also owns the Diamond Jo Casino - Worth in Northwood, Iowa.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Convention center
Five Flags Center, Dubuque
10 min walk • Five Flags Center is a multi-purpose facility in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. It is named for the five flags that have flown over Dubuque; the Fleur de Lis of France, the Royal Flag of Spain, the Union Jack of Great Britain, the French Republic Flag of Napoleon & America's Stars and Stripes.
~1550 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Dubuque
8 min walk • St. Luke's United Methodist Church, also known as St. Luke's Methodist and as St. Luke's United Methodist, is an historic Richardsonian Romanesque-style church located at 1199 Main Street in Dubuque, Iowa.
~1920 ftSW
Park
Washington Park, Dubuque
10 min walk • Washington Park is a small public, urban park located in Downtown Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The park encompasses an entire city block, bordered on the north by West 7th Street, on the west by Bluff Street, on the south by West 6th Street, and on the east by Locust Street.
~1340 ftNW
Historical place, Civic center, City hall
Dubuque City Hall, Dubuque
7 min walk • Dubuque City Hall is located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The building was designed by J.N. Moody after Faneuil Hall in Boston and the Fulton Street Market in New York City. Dubuque architect John F. Rague served as the supervising architect during construction.
~770 ftS
Historical and heritage tours, Tower, Tours
Dubuque County Courthouse, Dubuque
4 min walk • The Dubuque County Courthouse is located on Central Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets, in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The current structure was built from 1891 to 1893 to replace an earlier building.
~1440 ftSW
Tower
Town Clock, Dubuque
7 min walk • The Town Clock is a large clock that stands in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. The clock has stood over the city for over 130 years. The present clock is the second "Town Clock"; the first collapsed in the 1870s, killing three people.
~1050 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Romanesque architecture, Theater
Grand Opera House, Dubuque
6 min walk • The Grand Opera House is an opera house located at the corner of 8th and Iowa Streets in Dubuque, Iowa that was built in 1890. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
~1970 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Patrick's Church, Dubuque
10 min walk • Saint Patrick's Church is a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Dubuque, and is located at 15th and Iowa Streets, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The church and rectory were included as contributing properties in the Jackson Park Historic District that was listed on the National...
~1670 ftW
Library
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque
9 min walk • The Carnegie-Stout Public Library is located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The public library had its beginnings with the Young Men's Literary Association, established in 1859, and their book collection was the basis for the library's collection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dubuque Millworking Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Dubuque County Courthouse, Dubuque (4 min walk), Dubuque County Jail, Dubuque (4 min walk), Dubuque YMCA Building, Dubuque (5 min walk), Grand Opera House, Dubuque (6 min walk).

How to get to Dubuque Millworking Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dubuque Millworking Historic District:

Bus

Platform E • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)
Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center (4 min walk)

Train

4th Street (14 min walk)
Fenelon Place (15 min walk)