J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House, Second Empire mansion in College Square Historic District, Davenport, United States.
The J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House is a Second Empire mansion distinguished by its mansard roof clad in multicolor slate shingles. The exterior displays wrought-iron roof cresting, decorative brackets, and intricately detailed window ornamentation throughout.
Financier James Monroe Parker commissioned builder T.W. McClelland to construct this residence in 1881. Architect Victor Huot designed the distinctive slate roof.
The house served as home to Charles August Ficke, a mayor who shaped the city through public infrastructure projects. His art collection forms an important part of the Davenport Museum of Art today.
The Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity of Palmer College of Chiropractic maintains the property today. The house sits within College Square Historic District, which is walkable to explore.
The basement underwent extensive renovation with specialized drainage solutions due to irregular wall configurations. These improvements were necessary to protect the historic structure from moisture damage.
Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in Europe
GPS coordinates: 41.53194,-90.57583
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22
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