Ranzow–Sander House

The Ranzow–Sander House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.[1]

Ranzow–Sander House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	2128 W. 3rd St. Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates	41°31′21″N 90°36′37″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1881
Architectural style	Eastlake
MPS	Davenport MRA
NRHP reference No.	83002489 [1]
Added to NRHP	July 7, 1983

History

Charles F. Ranzow built this house in 1881. He established his paint store downtown, Charles F. Ranzow and Sons. The building is a contributing property in the West Third Street Historic District. The store sold oils, glass, doors and the like. In 1884 the house was sold to Julius Sander. He was employed in the hardware trade and opened his own store in 1890.[2]

Architecture

This Vernacular Eastlake cottage shows elements of the Queen Anne and Gothic Revival styles.[3] It is a 1½-story house features an irregular plan, a steeply pitched roof, and bits of gable-end decorations. There are also decorative details across the top of the porch. Also noteworthy are the textured wall surfaces and the paneled vergeboards.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen-Roesler. "Ranzow–Sander House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-11-03. with photo
3. Svendsen, Marlys A.; Bowers, Martha H. (1982). Davenport where the Mississippi runs west: A Survey of Davenport History & Architecture. Davenport, Iowa: City of Davenport. p. 2.10.