Briggs Terrace

Briggs Terrace, also known as Evergreen Lane, is a nationally recognized historic district located in Nevada, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1] At the time of its nomination it consisted of eight resources, which included six contributing buildings, one contributing site, and two non-contributing buildings.[2] This estate was established and built by Otis Briggs, a local banker who founded Farmers Bank in Nevada. He arrived in town in 1857 from Des Moines, four years after Nevada and Story County were founded. He worked in a variety of commercial ventures before becoming a banker. Briggs invested heavily in real estate, and he became one of the largest land owners in the county.[2]

Briggs Terrace
Location1204 H Ave.
Nevada, Iowa
Coordinates42°01′06.3″N 93°26′36.4″W
Area8.4 acres (3.4 ha)
Built1879
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.98000868[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 20, 1998

The two-story, brick, Italianate style house was completed in 1879. It features floor-length windows, a wraparound porch, and a bay window. It is surrounded by an 8.4-acre (3.4 ha) planted grounds, which contribute to the historic nature of the district.[2] The other historic building located here are the carriage house (c. 1879), barn (c. 1879), and late 19th century out buildings.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Mary Ann Dagger. "Briggs Terrace". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-02-04. with photos


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