National Register of Historic Places

Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop

Dows, Wright County, Iowa
Listed
January 21, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001545

About this property

Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop, now known as the Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Museum, is a historic building located in Dows, Iowa, United States. The shop was built in 1899 and remained in continuous use until 1990 when Frank Quasdorf willed the building to the Dows Historical Society. The building was restored and reopened as a museum. Displays include machines, tools, belt-driven and electric welding equipment, original wagon wheels, blacksmithing items, a forge and the bellows. Many of the items on display are original to the building and the Quasdorf family.

Location

Dows, Wright County, Iowa
42.65700, -93.49940

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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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 Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop listed on the National Register?

Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop?

Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop?

The period of significance for Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop is recorded as the industrial era.

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