National Register of Historic Places

Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House

Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa
Listed
November 27, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001636

About this property

The Col. William T. and Elizabeth C. Shaw House is a historic building located in Anamosa, Iowa, United States. Shaw settled in this area in 1854, and as a building contractor was responsible for the construction of many of the commercial blocks in the central business district. He was also involved in the platting of the town of Strawberry Hill, which was eventually incorporated into Anamosa, and he helped construct the Dubuque and Southwestern and the Midland Railroads in town. Shaw served as a colonel in the 14th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He had this two-story, brick Italian Villa built in 1872. It features a tall tower, bracketed eaves, a low-pitched hip roof, elaborate window hoods, and tall, narrow windows. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

509 S. Oak St.
Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa
42.10227, -91.27187

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House listed on the National Register?

Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House?

Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House?

The period of significance for Shaw, Col. William T. and Elizabeth C., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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