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100 Block of West Broadway Historic District (added 2002 - - #02000455) W. Broadway, First St., and Fourth St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Revival, Late Victorian Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Business, Department Store, Restaurant, Specialty Store Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Business, Restaurant, Specialty Store Bennett Building (added 2001 - - #01000861) Also known as Ervin Building 405 West Broadway , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: McDonald and McDonald, et al., Jensen and Larson Architectural Style: Early Commercial Area of Significance: Health/Medicine, Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Health Care Historic Sub-function: Business, Medical Business/Office, Professional Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Beresheim, August, House (added 1976 - - #76000802) 621 3rd St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods) Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Local , Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Carstens Farmstead (added 1979 - - #79000932) S of Shelby on IA 168 , Shelby Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Agriculture Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Owner: Local Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction Historic Sub-function: Animal Facility, Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling, Storage Current Function: Work In Progress Cavin, Thomas E., House (added 1984 - - #84001306) 150 Park Ave. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Late Gothic Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Chevra B'nai Yisroel Synagogue (added 2007 - - #07000113) Also known as B'nai Israel Synagogue 618 Mynster St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Jensen, Jocheis Chris Architectural Style: Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements Area of Significance: Social History, Religion, Architecture Period of Significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949 Owner: Private Historic Function: Religion Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure Current Function: Religion Current Sub-function: Religious Structure Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot (added 1995 - - #95000856) Also known as Rock Island Depot 1512 S. Main St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Volk, John, & Co., Chief Engineer, CRI & PRR Architectural Style: Romanesque Area of Significance: Architecture, Transportation Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Owner: Local Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Rail-Related Current Function: Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Museum Council Bluffs Free Public Library (added 1983 - - #83004721) 200 Pearl St. , Council Bluffs Owner: Local Council Bluffs Free Public Library (added 1999 - - #99000048) 200 Pearl St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Woodward, J.C. and W., Patton and Miller Architectural Style: Beaux Arts Area of Significance: Education, Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924 Owner: Local Historic Function: Education Historic Sub-function: Library Current Function: Education Current Sub-function: Library Dodge, Grenville M., House (added 1966 - - #66000338) Also known as General Dodge House 605 S. 3rd St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Person Historic Person: Dodge,Grenville M. Significant Year: 1916, 1869 Area of Significance: Military, Transportation, Communications Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Owner: Local Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Museum Dodge, Ruth Anne, Memorial (added 1980 - - #80001457) Also known as The Black Angel Fairview Cemetery , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Bacon,Henry, French,Daniel Chester Area of Significance: Art Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Local Historic Function: Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function: Work Of Art (Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art) Current Function: Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Work Of Art (Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art) Eckle Round Barn (added 1986 - - #86001470) Off IA 168 , Shelby Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Brown,Ed,et al., Eckle,Richard Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Engineering, Agriculture Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: Private Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Sub-function: Animal Facility Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use German Bank Building of Walnut, Iowa (added 1991 - - #91000536) Also known as Walnut State Bank Building Jct. of Highland and Central Sts. , Walnut Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: St. Louis Bank Equipment Co. Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Revival, Classical Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Financial Institution Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Financial Institution Graceland Cemetery Chapel (added 1986 - - #86000873) Graceland Cemetery, US 59 , Avoca Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Gothic Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Local Historic Function: Religion Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure Current Function: Work In Progress Hancock Savings Bank (added 1983 - - #83000401) Also known as Bank Building 311 Main St. , Hancock Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Commerce Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Financial Institution Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Business Haymarket Commercial Historic District (added 1985 - - #85000774) Also known as Haymarket Historic District S. Main St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Multiple Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Business, Department Store, Specialty Store Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Business, Department Store, Specialty Store Hughes, Martin, House (added 1984 - - #84001310) 903 3rd St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Maxon,S. E. Architectural Style: Queen Anne, Late Gothic Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Jefferis, Thomas, House (added 1979 - - #79000928) 523 6th Ave. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Italianate Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Lincoln--Fairview Historic District (added 2007 - - #07000281) Roughly bounded by W. Kanesville Blvd., Oakland Ave., Fairview Cemetery, and N. 1st St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Jensen, J. Chris, Battin, Vincent Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements Historic Person: Woodward, John G. Area of Significance: Community Planning And Development, Architecture, Commerce Period of Significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: Local , Private Historic Function: Domestic, Funerary, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Recreation And Culture, Religion Historic Sub-function: Capitol, Cemetery, Monument/Marker, Multiple Dwelling, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Water Works Current Function: Domestic, Funerary, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Recreation And Culture, Religion Current Sub-function: Cemetery, Monument/Marker, Multiple Dwelling, Religious Structure, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Water Works Norton, Charles Henry and Charlotte, House (added 2004 - - #04001401) 401 N. Chestnut St. , Avoca Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Gothic, Italianate Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Ogden House (added 2007 - - #76000803) Also known as Odgen Hotel 169 W. Broadway , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Cook,A.A. Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Hotel Current Function: Commerce/Trade Park/Glen Avenues Historic District (added 2010 - - #10000160) 101-508 Glen Ave., 102-471 Park Ave., 209 & 301 W. Pierce, & 524 & 600 Huntington , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Person, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Wickham Bros., Hale, Perley Architectural Style: Late Victorian, Federal Historic Person: Benton, Thomas Hart Jr. Area of Significance: Social History, Architecture, Commerce Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Owner: Private , Local Historic Function: Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Landscape Historic Sub-function: Communications Facility, Multiple Dwelling, Park, Public Works, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Landscape Current Sub-function: Business, Multiple Dwelling, Park, Public Works, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Pioneer Implement Company (added 2008 - - #08000357) Also known as International Harvester Transfer House 1000 S. Main St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Person, Event Historic Person: Shugart, Eli L. Area of Significance: Commerce Period of Significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Warehouse Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Pottawattamie County Jail (added 1972 - - #72000481) 226 Pearl St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Social History, Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Local Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: Correctional Facility Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Pottawattamie County Sub Courthouse (added 1981 - - #81000265) Elm St. , Avoca Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Local Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: Courthouse Current Function: Government Current Sub-function: Courthouse Reverend Little's Young Ladies Seminary (added 1982 - - #82002637) 541 6th Ave. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Williams & Tostevin Co., Bassett,A.G. Architectural Style: Italianate Area of Significance: Education, Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Education Historic Sub-function: School Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling Shea, John J. and Agnes, House (added 1995 - - #95001315) 309 S. 8th St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Monroe, George Architectural Style: Queen Anne Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Work In Progress South Omaha Bridge (added 1992 - - #92000742) Also known as Missouri River Bridge;NEHBS No. DO09: 97-1 US 275/NE 92 over the Missouri R. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Kansas City Bridge Co., Ash,Howard,Needles, & Tammen Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Engineering Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: State Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Road-Related Current Function: Transportation Current Sub-function: Road-Related St. Peter's Church and Rectory (added 1992 - - #92000923) 1 Bluff St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Wickham Bros., Schnell,Mathias Architectural Style: Gothic Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Religion Historic Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Religious Structure Current Function: Religion Current Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Religious Structure State Savings Bank (added 1984 - - #84001312) Also known as Old Savings Bank 509 W. Broadway , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Bank Building & Equipment Corp., Knoebel,W. G. Architectural Style: Art Deco Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Financial Institution Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Tulleys, Lysander, House (added 1979 - - #79000929) 151 Park Ave. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Wickham Bros., Hale,P.E. Architectural Style: Other, Late Victorian Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling Turner, Francis A. and Rose M., House (added 1997 - - #96001583) 1004 Cherry St. , Avoca Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Thiessen, Fred Architectural Style: Classical Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Wickham, O. P., House (added 1979 - - #79000930) 616 S. 7th St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Wickham Bros. Architectural Style: Queen Anne Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Wickham--De Vol House (added 1995 - - #95000557) 332 Willow Ave. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Wickham, Owen P. Architectural Style: Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods) Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Willow--Bluff--3rd Street Historic District (added 2005 - - #05001019) Roughly bounded by Worth, High School Ave., Clark Ave. and W side Bluff St. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Person, Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Schoentgen, E.P., Bell & Berlinghoff Architectural Style: Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals Historic Person: Dodge, Gen. G.M. Area of Significance: Commerce, Community Planning And Development, Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874 Owner: Private , Local Historic Function: Domestic, Religion Historic Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling, Religious Structure, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic, Religion Current Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling, Religious Structure, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Y.M.C.A. Building (added 1979 - - #79000931) 628 1st Ave. , Council Bluffs Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other, Colonial Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Private Historic Function: Social Historic Sub-function: Civic Current Function: Recreation And Culture, Social Current Sub-function: Civic, Sport Facility

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