Washington Gardens (Davenport, Iowa)

Washington Gardens
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	1301 W. 13th Street Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates	41°31′57″N 90°35′40″W / 41.53250°N 90.59444°W / 41.53250; -90.59444Coordinates: 41°31′57″N 90°35′40″W / 41.53250°N 90.59444°W / 41.53250; -90.59444
Built	1885
Architectural style	Italianate
Governing body	Private
MPS	Davenport MRA
NRHP Reference #	84001585[1]
Added to NRHP	July 27, 1984

Washington Gardens is an historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.^[1]

History

This combination tavern and residence was built by John Wiese in 1885. It is one of the oldest taverns in the city.^[2] Claus Gruneau bought it three years later from Wiese's widow, Sophie. He had previously operated the St. Louis House on Washington Square downtown. The facility originally combined a tavern, social hall and beer garden. It was a focal point for the local German community. The tavern itself was known alternately as Washington Park and Washington Gardens. The name came from the establishments proximity to elaborately landscaped gardens used by as beer gardens.^[2] The building continues to be used as a tavern.

Architecture

The building is a commercial version of the Italianate style. The bracketed eaves in the gables are typical of the style. Originally the gables had round-arch windows that are associated with local German immigrants.^[2]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in west Davenport, Iowa

References

External links

• Archiplanet Listing

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