National Register of Historic Places

Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool

Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Listed
January 30, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11001057

About this property

The Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool is located in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Edward Novak of the Charles Altfillisch architectural firm in Decorah designed the facility in the Art Moderne and the International Style. The project was a partnership between the local government and the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA). The property on which it stands was donated by Luther College and a few local citizens. The Fred Carlson Company of Decorah, which supervised its construction, hired unemployed men from the area as laborers. The bathhouse "is the only remaining building from WPA projects of its style and significance in Iowa." It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

701 College Dr.
Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
43.31341, -91.79979

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool listed on the National Register?

Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool?

Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool?

The period of significance for Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool is recorded as the industrial era.

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