National Register of Historic Places

McMullin, Maj. James W., House

Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
Listed
April 10, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000723

About this property

The Maj. James W. McMullin House is a historic residence located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. McMullin received his commission in the army during the American Civil War. He returned to Oskaloosa after his service where he established a successful transport and livery business that served Mahaska County's coal industry. McMullin meant for his Queen Anne style home to be a showplace. It was designed by an unknown architect to be built of brick, but because of price gouging by local brick dealers he chose to have his home built of wood instead. Structurally, the house has a balloon frame covered with clapboards. It features an asymmetrical plan, a wrap-around porch, and bay windows. The interior is noteworthy for its woodwork and exuberant plasterwork. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

403 1st Ave., E.
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
41.29451, -92.64070

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was McMullin, Maj. James W., House listed on the National Register?

McMullin, Maj. James W., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1985.

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McMullin, Maj. James W., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for McMullin, Maj. James W., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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