D.C. Eldridge House
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D.C. Eldridge House
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| Location: |
1333 E. 10th Street, Davenport, Iowa |
| Built: |
1865 |
| Architectural style: |
Greek Revival |
| Governing body: |
Private |
| MPS: |
Davenport MRA |
| NRHP Reference#: |
84001402 [1] |
| Added to NRHP: |
July 27, 1984 |
The D.C. Eldridge House is located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.[1]
D.C. Eldridge
D.C. Eldridge was one of the original settlers in the city of Davenport. In December 1836 he opened a store in a log house on the corner of Front Street (now River Drive) and Ripley Street. He was said to be the first person in the town to keep a general assortment of goods.[2] Antoine LeClaire, who was named the towns first postmaster, named Eldridge his deputy. Eldridge was a Whig politically and served as postmaster during the administrations of Presidents John Tyler and Zachary Taylor.[2]
The legislature of the Territory of Iowa incorporated the town in the winter of 1838-1839. The first election of officers was held on April 1, 1839 and Eldridge was elected one of the trustees.[2] On July 25 of the same year seventeen people met in Eldridge’s house to organize the Christian Church, also known as the Disciples of Christ.[2]
Architecture
The Greek Revival style was the first style to have a significant impact in Davenport.[3] The home that Eldridge built in 1865 follows the style that was popular in the town at the time.
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