Dils–Downer House

The Dils–Downer House is a historic building located on the eastside of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The Shingle Style Bungalow has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.[1]

Dils–Downer House
Location1020 E. 15th St.
Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates41°32′7″N 90°33′38″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1898
Built byThomas M. Dils
Architectural styleShingle Style
Bungalow/Craftsman
MPSDavenport MRA
NRHP reference No.83002422 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 7, 1983

History

The house was built in 1898 by Thomas M. Dils, who was a local contractor and builder. He died in 1902 and his wife sold the house to Harry and Alice Downer. He worked as a school teacher and principal before he became a settlement house worker. Downer is most noteworthy for his two-volume historical work, History of Davenport and Scott County, Iowa.[2] He resided in this house when he prepared and published the work in 1910.

Architecture

The 1½-story structure is a side-gable Craftsman cottage with a long side wing. It features two dormers built in the Shingle Style. Many of the windows also feature diamond-shaped lights.[2]

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References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen. "Dils–Downer House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-02-14. with photo
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