National Register of Historic Places

Wilson Building

Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Listed
January 24, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90002129

About this property

The Wilson Building, also known as the Wilson Block, is a historic building located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. The two-story Italianate commercial building was built in 1876 by James F. Wilson as an investment property. In 1865 Wilson helped establish and served as president of the First National Bank in Fairfield, and in 1870, he and R. H. Hufford, C. W. Slagle, and George Acheson organized the Jefferson County Coal Company. Wilson had been a three-term Republican Congressman representing Iowa's 1st congressional district. Seven years after this building was constructed he began the first of two terms in the United States Senate. He had a Senate office in this building from 1883 to 1895. The historic significance of this building reflects the importance of Wilson's contributions to the economic life of Fairfield, and his political career. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

106--108 S. Court St.
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
41.00781, -91.96122

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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When was Wilson Building listed on the National Register?

Wilson Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Wilson Building?

Wilson Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wilson Building?

The period of significance for Wilson Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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