Hauschild's Hall
Hauschild's Hall is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] The building was constructed around 1880 in the German section of the city. It is a three-story commercial building with a store front on the main level and four bays on the upper floors. The window openings in the upper floors feature brick segmental arches with keystones and brick sills.[2] The building was constructed in brick, but has subsequently been covered with siding. The cornice level of the building also features decorative brickwork that has also been covered.
Hauschild’s Hall | |
Location | 1136 W. 3rd St. Davenport, Iowa |
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Coordinates | 41°31′21″N 90°35′24″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | c. 1880 |
MPS | Davenport MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 83002442[1] |
Added to NRHP | July 7, 1983 |
The building served as the local headquarters of the German Knights of Labor. The local Chapter #2144 was organized in 1866 during a period of labor agitation and dissension within local labor groups.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen-Roesler. "Hauschild's Hall". National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-10-31. with photo