Terrace Park Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Terrace Park Historic District

Marion, Linn County, Iowa
Listed
October 24, 2006
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
06000953

About this property

The Terrace Park Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Marion, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 27 resources, which included 20 contributing buildings and seven non-contributing buildings. The historic district is a residential area north of Marion's central business district. Like the nearby Pucker Street Historic District, Terrace Park is where the city's wealthy and influential citizens built their houses. Marion was established was one of the first towns in Linn County in 1839, and it served as its first county seat until 1919. Its early development came about because of its status. The houses here were built between 1874 and 1904, with additions and updates occurring until about 1930. Because of the prominence of its residents, the popular architectural styles of the era are found here, especially the various Victorian styles still in vogue.

Location

Marion, Linn County, Iowa
42.03769, -91.59739

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Marion Commercial Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Granger House
Industrial
0.2 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Marion, Iowa
Industrial
0.2 mi
Bowman, James W. and Ida G., House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Pucker Street Historic District
Modern
0.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Terrace Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Terrace Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Terrace Park Historic District?

Terrace Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Terrace Park Historic District?

The period of significance for Terrace Park Historic District is recorded as the modern era.

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