Cork Hill District

The Cork Hill District extends across 18.7 acres from Palmer College of Chiropractic to Sacred Heart Cathedral Complex, containing both Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival buildings.

Irish immigrants settled near St. Margaret's Church during the 1840s and 1850s after the Great Famine in Ireland, giving the neighborhood its name.

The district displays a mix of architectural forms from the 19th century, including Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, and Colonial Revival styles.

Property owners in the Cork Hill District receive tax incentives for maintaining and preserving the historical structures according to National Register guidelines.

The area contains numerous double houses with dual entrances, different from typical single-family structures found in other historical districts.

Location: Iowa

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.53167,-90.57167

Latest update: March 24, 2025 21:25