Lincoln School, building in Davenport, Iowa

Lincoln School is a school building in Colonial Revival style located in Davenport, Iowa, completed in 1940 and constructed from light brown brick with limestone details. The three-story structure with basement was expanded around 1952 and houses classrooms, library, gymnasium, auditorium, and specialized rooms for science and arts across multiple floors.

Lincoln School was founded in 1939 and completed in 1940, funded through the Public Works Administration during the New Deal era. It replaced an older school building and was part of a district-wide building program that included five other schools, with a major expansion in 1952 to add classrooms and a cafeteria.

Lincoln School bears the name of a U.S. president and reflects the community's respect for education during its time. The building with its balanced design and classical details became a familiar landmark for generations of families and remains today a symbol of the city's educational heritage.

The building no longer operates as an active school but can be viewed from the exterior, displaying the sturdy brick construction typical of that era. Located on East 7th Street near downtown Davenport, it is accessible on foot, and the outside facade with its classical columns and details is visible year-round.

Lincoln School was the only one among six new schools built by Davenport School District in the late 1930s that was constructed on the site of an older school building. This distinction makes it a special example of urban renewal during the Great Depression and shows how communities modernized their educational infrastructure during difficult economic times.

• Location: Iowa
• Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
• GPS coordinates: 41.52694,-90.57028
• Latest update: February 9, 2026 08:19