National Register of Historic Places

Wells, George A., House

Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Listed
January 27, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000375

About this property

The George A. Wells House, also known as the Wells-Booker-Taylor House, is a historic residence located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. Wells was a drugest and later a banker who settled in Fairfield in 1856. Because of financial difficulties he built the house over a period of four years, completing it in 1883. He was also a local promoter who sat on the Parsons College board of trustees. A Republican, he served as an alderman and mayor of Fairfield. Samuel F. Booker, another community promoter and a farmer, was the second owner retired and died here. The two-story house is a combination of brick and frame construction. It is a late example of Vernacular Greek Revival style. The back wing, which is the frame portion of the structure, is original to the house. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

304 S. Main St.
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
41.00424, -91.96413

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When was Wells, George A., House listed on the National Register?

Wells, George A., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Wells, George A., House?

Wells, George A., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Wells, George A., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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