Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2
National Register of Historic Places

Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2

Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Listed
April 4, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84001338

About this property

The Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2, also known as the Ripley Street Pumping Station No. 2, is a historic building located in central Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The facility was originally built in 1884 to address problems with the city's water system, and had a reservoir that could hold 5 million US gallons of water. The building was subsequently replaced in 1986 by a smaller plain structure on the same property facing West 14th Street. Despite being replaced, the station remains an important part of Davenport's history, as it was an essential component of the city's water system and contributed to the growth of its residential areas above the bluff line from 1880 to 1920.

Location

1416 Ripley St.
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
41.53460, -90.57888

Categories

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Sources

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When was Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2 listed on the National Register?

Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2?

Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2?

The period of significance for Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2 is recorded as the industrial era.

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