Jefferson Street Historic District, Iowa City
Facts and practical information
The Jefferson Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 39 resources, which included 36 contributing buildings and three non-contributing buildings. This section of the city started to develop to its present form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this period the neighborhood was transformed from residential to include churches and buildings associated with the University of Iowa and its hospitals. Both professionals and business owners lived here, along with working-class people. Graduate students, especially those associated with the medical professions, resided in apartment buildings here. Four architecturally significant churches, along with their attendant buildings, are located in the district. ()
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Jefferson Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Old Capitol Museum, Old Capitol Mall.
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How to get to Jefferson Street Historic District by public transport?
Bus
- PBB - Stop 1021 • Lines: Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Red Route (4 min walk)
- Clinton & Iowa - Stop 1030 • Lines: Hawkeye Express, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Pentacrest, Red Route (5 min walk)