National Register of Historic Places

McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House

Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa
Listed
September 8, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001030

About this property

The Job A. and Rebecca E. McWaid House is a historic residence located in Atlantic, Iowa, United States. Ohio native Job McWaid settled in Atlantic in 1869. He was involved in the industrial, commercial and political development of the town. He entered a partnership in a blacksmith and wagon shop, before he expanded into an agricultural implements, grain and coal. He then established Atlantic Packing House and the Atlantic Canning Factory with another investor, before buying him out. The American Civil War caused him to change his political affiliation to the Republican Party. McWaid served three terms on the Atlantic City Council before serving two terms as mayor. The city's sewage system, the Carnegie library, and other municipal improvements were initiated during his public service. This two-story, frame, Queen Anne house was built around 1875, and McWaid moved here in 1883. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

702 E. 4th St.
Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa
41.40681, -95.00154

Categories

COMMERCEINDUSTRYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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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 McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House listed on the National Register?

McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1994.

What type of historic resource is McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House?

McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House?

The period of significance for McWaid, Job A. and Rebecca E., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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