National Register of Historic Places

Washington Street and East 22nd Street Historic District

Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Listed
February 28, 2011
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
11000052

About this property

Washington Street and East 22nd 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 2015. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 34 resources, which included 29 contributing buildings, and five non-contributing buildings. The focus of this district is a cluster of brick buildings around the intersection of Washington and East 22nd Streets on the north side of Dubuque. Its location west of the former Chicago Great Western Railway and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad yards led to a large percentage of the residents here to be higher ranking railroad employees. The historic buildings are brick and frame houses, with the exception of one brick storefront/residence. Most of the houses are front or side gabled vernacular structures, and a few that are Italianate or Classical Revival. Couler Creek, which was located behind the houses on the east side of Washington Street, also affected the development of this area. There is no alley behind the houses on the east side of Washington. Flooding was also a major problem in this area until the creek was covered in a stone-arched sewer and continues to flow under ground.

Location

2162-2255 Washington St and E 22nd St
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
42.51480, -90.66859

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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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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0.4 mi
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Nearby Battles

Attack on Sinsinawa Mound
1832Early Republic
8.6 mi

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When was Washington Street and East 22nd Street Historic District listed on the National Register?

Washington Street and East 22nd Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Washington Street and East 22nd Street Historic District?

Washington Street and East 22nd Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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