Union Arcade, Neoclassical building in downtown Davenport, Iowa.
Union Arcade is a Neoclassical building in downtown Davenport built with limestone and rising seven stories in an L-shaped layout. Its facade features Ionic and Corinthian columns that line both Brady Street and East Third Street, creating a strong architectural presence.
Construction began in 1915 when it was built as Union Savings Bank and Trust, with additional upper floors added in 1924 to expand its capacity. The building was recognized for its historical importance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The building reflects the period when Davenport was growing as a financial center and banks were establishing themselves throughout the downtown. Walking past its columns and limestone facade, you can sense the commercial confidence of that era in its design.
The building is located in the Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District where it stands out with its columned facade. Visitors can walk around it to appreciate the limestone exterior and observe the mix of ground-floor commercial spaces and residential units on the upper levels.
The building blends Neoclassical and Chicago Commercial architectural styles, a rare combination of two different traditions in a single structure. This mixing of styles appears in both the classical columns and the efficient structural design typical of Chicago's skyscraper era.
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