National Register of Historic Places

Seven Oaks

Sac City, Sac County, Iowa
Listed
March 7, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000236

About this property

Seven Oaks, also known as the Dixon House, is a historic building located in Sac City, Iowa, United States. The house is locally significant as the finest example of the Queen Anne style. The 2½-story frame structure was designed by Storm Lake, Iowa architect J.M. Russell. The sun porches were designed by the prominent Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot & Bird. Weatherboard covers the exterior of the first two floors and the gable ends are composed of wood shingles. It has a fieldstone basement and brick chimneys. It was the first residence in town to have electricity because it had its own generator. The house was built by Eli and Amie Baily for their family home. He was a prominent local banker. It passed to their daughter and son-in-law Paul and Elizabeth Dixon. Paul owned the family lumber company. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Location

707 Audubon St.
Sac City, Sac County, Iowa
42.42107, -94.99265

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Perkins, George and Lola, House
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0.1 mi
Sac County Courthouse
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Park Hotel
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0.2 mi
Sac City Chicago and North Western Depot
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0.4 mi
Chautauqua Park Historic District
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When was Seven Oaks listed on the National Register?

Seven Oaks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Seven Oaks?

Seven Oaks is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Seven Oaks?

The period of significance for Seven Oaks is recorded as the industrial era.

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