Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District

The Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District is located in Decorah, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The original boundaries of the historic district is composed of seven blocks of a residential area and the city's oldest park. It is located on a prominent hill in the heart of Decorah. Contributing properties include five churches, three government buildings (including the Winneshiek County Courthouse), a museum, brick kiln, a carriage house, and 36 private residences. Contributing sites include the city park square and the river bluff. The historic buildings were built from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Most of the structures are two or more stories, and were built in limestone, sandstone, or brick.[3] The Ellsworth-Porter House is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2022, the historic district boundaries were increased to include two more properties.[2]

Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District
Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District is located in Iowa
Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District
Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District is located in the United States
Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District
LocationWest Broadway from Winnebago Street to Park Drive, 202 Winnebago St., 307 West Main St.
Decorah, Iowa
Coordinates43°18′01″N 91°47′35″W / 43.30028°N 91.79306°W / 43.30028; -91.79306
Areaapproximately 40 acres (16 ha)
Architectural styleLate 19th and 20th century revivals
Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.76000813[1] (original)
100007492[2] (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 13, 1976
Boundary increaseMarch 14, 2022

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Program: Weekly List". National Park Service. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Lucile Price. "Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
 
Winneshiek County Courthouse