James Smith House (Davenport, Iowa)

The James Smith House is a historic building located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.[1]

James Smith House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	1037 E. 18th St. Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates	41°32′14″N 90°33′35″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1865
Architectural style	Greek Revival
MPS	Davenport MRA
NRHP reference No.	84001563[1]
Added to NRHP	July 27, 1984

History

The house was built in 1865. James and Maria Smith began living here in 1878, and were more than likely not the first residents of the house.[2] James worked as a laborer and after his death his wife and sister continued to live here.

Architecture

The rectangular two-story, three-bay, front gable, frame house follows the form of the Greek Revival style. It is a prototype from which a Vernacular house style known as the "McClelland" was most likely derived.[2] While the basic form is the same, the proportions of this house are wider and the roof pitch is lower. The structure also exhibits influence from the Italianate style, which is found in the projecting cornices and tall, narrow front windows on the main floor. A front porch, which was extant in 1910, has subsequently been removed.

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen. "James Smith House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-03-17. with photo