Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic District, Dubuque
Facts and practical information
The Upper Central Avenue 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 2012. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 65 resources, which included 56 contributing buildings, one contributing site and eight non-contributing buildings. This six block section of Central Avenue is located on the north side of the central business district. The largely linear district includes a jog at 18th Street. Below the jog the street was originally named Clay Street and above it Couler Avenue. It was also the dividing line where all commerce used the German language exclusively to the north. At one time the street featured a streetcar route and it was a significant farm-to-market route and a gateway into the city from the north. ()
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Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Diamond Jo Casino, Five Flags Center, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Washington Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic District by public transport?
Bus
- 9th and Iowa St. • Lines: Blue (13 min walk)
- Platform E • Lines: Blue (13 min walk)
Train
- 4th Street (22 min walk)
- Fenelon Place (23 min walk)