National Register of Historic Places

Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District

Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Listed
November 13, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76000813

About this property

The Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District is located in Decorah, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The original boundaries of the historic district is composed of seven blocks of a residential area and the city's oldest park. It is located on a prominent hill in the heart of Decorah. Contributing properties include five churches, three government buildings (including the Winneshiek County Courthouse), a museum, brick kiln, a carriage house, and 36 private residences. Contributing sites include the city park square and the river bluff. The historic buildings were built from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Most of the structures are two or more stories, and were built in limestone, sandstone, or brick. The Ellsworth-Porter House is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2022, the historic district boundaries were increased to include two more properties.

Location

Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
43.30274, -91.78779

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Steyer Opera House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Decorah Woolen Mill
Civil War
0.2 mi
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Combination Depot
Industrial
0.4 mi
Miller, Norris, House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Ellsworth-Porter House
Industrial
0.5 mi

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When was Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District?

Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District?

The period of significance for Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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