National Register of Historic Places

Burnett-Montgomery House

Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Listed
January 27, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000372

About this property

The Burnett–Montgomery House (also known as the James H. Montgomery House) is a historic house located at 605 North Third Street in Fairfield, Iowa. Burnett was a lumber merchant who had the house built in 1888. James H. Montgomery was a partner in Joel Turney & Co., which manufactured farm wagons and was largest private-sector employer in Jefferson County before World War I. The factory closed in 1932 as a result of the Great Depression and the decline in the use of horse-drawn wagons. This two-story brick house was designed in the Italianate style. It features a wrap-around porch and a two-story frame carriage house behind it. The house's historical significance is derived from its architecture and its association with the development of industry in Fairfield. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.

Location

605 N. 3rd St.
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
41.01434, -91.96540

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Architecture of Henry K. Holsman Historic Campus District
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Jefferson County Courthouse
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Beck, James A., House
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When was Burnett-Montgomery House listed on the National Register?

Burnett-Montgomery House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Burnett-Montgomery House?

Burnett-Montgomery House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burnett-Montgomery House?

The period of significance for Burnett-Montgomery House is recorded as the industrial era.

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