Grenville M. Dodge House, Victorian mansion in Council Bluffs, US.
The three-story brick residence features a mansard roof, tall narrow windows, and elaborate black walnut woodwork throughout its interior spaces.
Built in 1869 for General Grenville M. Dodge, the chief engineer of Union Pacific Railroad who led the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
The house presents exhibitions about railroad development, Civil War engineering, and the architectural evolution of 19th-century American mansions.
The mansion opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Thursdays, excluding January.
Each December, the residence transforms for a seasonal celebration displaying period decorations and hosting traditional Victorian holiday activities.
Location: Council Bluffs
Architects: William W. Boyington
Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in Europe
GPS coordinates: 41.25465,-95.84709
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:31
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