National Register of Historic Places

Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant

Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa
Listed
May 18, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000505

About this property

The Thos. D. Murphy Co. Factory and Power Plant, also known as the Thos. D. Murphy Calendar Company, is located in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Thomas D. Murphy was the first person who successfully developed advertising art calendars, and is the individual who is most responsible for the creation, development and expansion of the art calendar industry. The three-story brick building has a four-story projecting pavilion in the center of the main facade. The Arts and Crafts Movement was the main architectural influence of the structure designed by Omaha architect Harry Lawrie. The main part of the factory building was completed in 1905, expanded in 1907, and expanded again in 1920. The power plant part of the historic designation was part of the 1920 expansion. It houses a 120-horsepower Corliss steam engine that was built by the Murray Iron Works of Burlington, Iowa. It is thought to be one of the last of its kind in Iowa. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

110 S. 2nd St.
Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa
41.00516, -95.23028
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant listed on the National Register?

Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant?

Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant?

The period of significance for Murphy, Thos. D. Co. Factory And Power Plant is recorded as the industrial era.

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