National Register of Historic Places

Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House

Winterset, Madison County, Iowa
Listed
September 28, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001670

About this property

The John and Amanda Bigler Drake House is a historic residence located west of Winterset, Iowa, United States. The Drake's settled in Madison County in 1853. Within five years he had acquired 560 acres (230 ha) of land. This house was built around 1856. It is an early example of a vernacular limestone farmhouse. This two-story structure has a two-story addition composed of locally quarried ashlar and rubble stone. It features a lintel course, a protruding water table, the main entryway has an elaborate transom and sidelights, and stone chimneys on both gable ends. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. When the house was nominated for the National Register it was still owned by the Drake family.

Location

Winterset, Madison County, Iowa
41.31594, -94.22267

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House listed on the National Register?

Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House?

Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House?

The period of significance for Drake, John and Amanda Bigler, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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