The Richard Benton House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The combination Italianate and Greek Revival house was typical of Davenport's pre-Civil War architecture.[2] The earliest known occupant of the house was Richard Benton who lived here from about 1872 to 1895. Benton owned a livery and stable. Eventually his son Charles joined him in the business. The residence has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.[1]
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| Location | 2204 and 2210 W. 3rd St. Davenport, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 41°31′22″N 90°34′36″W / 41.52278°N 90.57667°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1855 |
| Architectural style | Italianate Greek Revival |
| MPS | Davenport MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83002399 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 7, 1983 |
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen-Roesler. "Richard Benton House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-11-01. with photo
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