National Register of Historic Places

Bostick, William, House

Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Listed
March 28, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000312

About this property

The William Bostick House is a historic building located at 115 North Gilbert Street in Iowa City, Iowa. William H. Bostick, who built this house in 1851, is credited with constructing the first brick building in the city. The two-story structure is a vernacular high style Greek Revival. The decorative elements were kept to a minimum. It features limestone lintels, a low-pitched hipped roof, an Arts and Crafts style porch with a balustrade of turned spindles, and a simple entablature across the top. The bricks and stonework have long been painted. It is believed the building served as an early city hall here and as a recruitment center for Civil War regiments. While the house has always been on this lot, it was moved to its current location further back on the lot in 1908. The present porch was added at that time. The house was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. In 2004 it was included as a contributing property in the Jefferson Street Historic District.

Location

115 N. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
41.66265, -91.53062

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Bostick, William, House listed on the National Register?

Bostick, William, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Bostick, William, House?

Bostick, William, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bostick, William, House?

The period of significance for Bostick, William, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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