Upper Main Street Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Upper Main Street Historic District

Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Listed
April 10, 2005
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
05000275

About this property

Upper Main Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 24 resources, which included 18 contributing buildings, and six non-contributing buildings. In 2011 the boundaries of the district were expanded to include four additional buildings on the west side of the 900 block of Main Street. The district is the northern end of the city's most important commercial street. It is situated on a level terrace above the downtown area, located to the east. The buildings located on the east side of Main Street have exposed foundations along the alley because the grade descends in that direction. For the most part the district is made up of commercial buildings, although there is one house, four rowhouses, and a church. All of the buildings are masonry construction, and they are between one and four stories tall. The bell tower of St. Luke's United Methodist Church (1896) is equivalent to an eight-story building. St. Luke's Church and the Interstate Power Company Building (1894, 1956) are individually listed on the National Register.

Location

1000's-1100's Main St.
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
42.50392, -90.66881

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church
Industrial
0 mi
Upper Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0 mi
Dubuque City Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Industrial
0.1 mi
Interstate Power Company Building
Industrial
0.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Attack on Sinsinawa Mound
1832Early Republic
8.6 mi

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When was Upper Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register?

Upper Main Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Upper Main Street Historic District?

Upper Main Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Upper Main Street Historic District?

The period of significance for Upper Main Street Historic District is recorded as the modern era.

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