National Register of Historic Places

Rewerts, George, House

Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa
Listed
October 2, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001450

About this property

The George Rewerts House is a historic residence located in Defiance, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The historic importance of the house is its association with German immigration into this part of Iowa from 1872 into the 1940s. It is also a fine example of the work of a German immigrant designer and craftsman, and the importance of the local building industry that was established by German immigrants. George Rewerts immigrated to the United States in 1882, and settled in Council Bluffs before moving to Defiance in 1887. He was a carpenter by trade, and worked for the Defiance Lumber Company when he moved here. He bought the company in 1902, the same year he built this house with the assistance of Nels Gregersen and Lee Hulsebus. It is a 2½-story, frame structure with Queen Anne and Stick style influences.

Location

306 8th Ave.
Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa
41.82926, -95.34278

Categories

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When was Rewerts, George, House listed on the National Register?

Rewerts, George, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Rewerts, George, House?

Rewerts, George, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Rewerts, George, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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