National Register of Historic Places

Western Hotel

Holy Cross, Dubuque County, Iowa
Listed
November 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000769

About this property

The Western Hotel, also known as the Pin Oak Tavern, is a historic building located southeast of Holy Cross, Iowa, United States. John H. Floyd settled in Dubuque County in the early 1830s. He was appointed postmaster in the 1840s, and he had this building built for his home and as the Pin Oak Post Office. It is a rare example of a frame saltbox-style building in Iowa. Its foundation is of undressed native limestone. The house was located along a popular route to and from the city of Dubuque and it became known as hospitable place for good food, drink, and rest. It was called the Western Hotel for a time because they had acquired a sign from a same-named place in Dubuque. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

Holy Cross, Dubuque County, Iowa
42.59335, -90.98130

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Western Hotel listed on the National Register?

Western Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Western Hotel?

Western Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Western Hotel?

The period of significance for Western Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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