National Register of Historic Places

Taylor-Van Note

Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
Listed
October 9, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003009

About this property

The Taylor–Van Note House, also known as Blairs Ferry Wayside Inn/Vanesther Place, is a historic building located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Charles Taylor had this two-story, wood frame, vernacular Greek Revival house built in 1846. The family owned the house until 1888 when it was sold to Lazarus Van Note, whose family owned it as late as 1985. Oral legend has it that Taylor rented the front rooms to travelers as they passed through the region. It was located close to James Blair's ferry across the Cedar River, which is why it has long been known as the Blairs Ferry Wayside Inn. The house was built of heavy timbers and exemplifies a traditional I-house. It features two rooms on both floors across its length, and one room deep. The main door is flanked by sidelights and a transom across the top. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

4600 Blairs Ferry Rd.
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
42.04201, -91.72852

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When was Taylor-Van Note listed on the National Register?

Taylor-Van Note was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Taylor-Van Note?

Taylor-Van Note is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Taylor-Van Note is recorded as the industrial era.

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