National Register of Historic Places

Burg Wagon Works Building

Farmington, Van Buren County, Iowa
Listed
November 14, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001266

About this property

The Burg Wagon Works Building is a historic building located in Farmington, Iowa, United States. A native of Bavaria, Lewis Burg settled in Burlington, Iowa 1853 where he joined his brother John's wagon works. He moved to Farmington and set up his own shop in 1865. He had this two-story stone building constructed from 1867 to 1868. By 1869 he had competition in town, but he maintained the largest shop nearly doubling his production in the next ten years. Burg sold the building in 1892, and is thought to have moved to Dallas City, Illinois to manufacture automobiles. The building has been used for a variety of purposes over the years. Apartments were built on the second floor around the turn of the 20th century. The first floor has housed different mercantile businesses. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

131 S. 2nd St.
Farmington, Van Buren County, Iowa
40.63990, -91.74190

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Burg Wagon Works Building listed on the National Register?

Burg Wagon Works Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Burg Wagon Works Building?

Burg Wagon Works Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burg Wagon Works Building?

The period of significance for Burg Wagon Works Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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