Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House

The Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House is a two-story bungalow-style residence with dark brown exterior walls, wide roof overhangs, and several architectural additions including an east wing entrance. The structure shows careful details in its design and finishes typical of its era.

Construction began in 1926 with architectural contributions from firms Hailett and Rawson and Proudfoot, Rawson and Souers to the original design and first expansion. The development of the home reflects the design approaches of that building era.

The home belonged to Jay Norwood Darling, a respected cartoonist whose drawings appeared in over 100 newspapers and won him two Pulitzer Prizes. His work as a political commentator through cartoons made this residence a place of artistic importance in the city.

The property sits on less than one acre of land behind Terrace Hill and offers an intimate look at an early 20th-century residential space. Visitors should remember this is a National Register listed site and proper conduct is expected when viewing.

The property earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as part of a Multiple Property Submission focused on Iowa's conservation movement. This honor connects the residence to a broader effort to protect natural areas and their historical significance.

Location: Iowa

Architectural style: bungalow

GPS coordinates: 41.58250,-93.65389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01