National Register of Historic Places

Bishop's Block

Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Listed
May 18, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000477

About this property

The Bishop's Block, also known as the Bishop's Block Apartments, is a historic building located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It was included as a contributing property in the Old Main Street Historic District in 2015. The building significance is derived from its association with its architect, Franklin D. Hyde. He was a Dubuque architect known for his residential designs. Considered his best work, Hyde designed the building in the Romanesque Revival style. It was completed in 1887 and the exterior is composed of brick. The building measures 75.5 feet (23 m) tall and rises five floors. At one time the building had a distinctive turret on its northwest corner, which was destroyed by lightning in July 2011. The building was commissioned by John Hennessy, the third bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dubuque, and derives its name from him. He was involved in speculative real estate and business ventures in the Dubuque area, and he built or acquired numerous buildings around the city. This building was first occupied by wholesale grocer Marshall M. Walker. After five years, the John T. Hancock Company was housed here. The Western Grocery Company occupied the building from 1908 into the 1950s. It has subsequently been renovated into apartments.

Location

90 W. Main St.
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
42.49456, -90.66372

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

WILLIAM M. BLACK (dredge)
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Nearby Battles

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1832Early Republic
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When was Bishop's Block listed on the National Register?

Bishop's Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Bishop's Block?

Bishop's Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bishop's Block?

The period of significance for Bishop's Block is recorded as the industrial era.

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