National Register of Historic Places

Porter-Rhynsburger House

Pella, Marion County, Iowa
Listed
August 27, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000837

About this property

The Porter-Rhynsburger House is an historic building located in Pella, Iowa, United States. The house was built by Joseph Potter in 1855. It was subsequently purchased by C. Rhynsburger who expanded it in 1870. He was born in the Netherlands in 1839 and immigrated to Pella in 1855. He initially was engaged in farming before he began a successful mercantile business in 1861. He married R. Vander Ley and they raised eight children. It is one of only a few houses that were built by Pella's first settlers. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

514 Broadway St.
Pella, Marion County, Iowa
41.40384, -92.91849

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Sources

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When was Porter-Rhynsburger House listed on the National Register?

Porter-Rhynsburger House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Porter-Rhynsburger House?

Porter-Rhynsburger House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Porter-Rhynsburger House?

The period of significance for Porter-Rhynsburger House is recorded as the industrial era.

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