Collins House

Collins House is a neoclassical residence in East Davenport with balanced proportions and a two-story central structure. A front porch was added in 1908 to the original farmhouse built in 1860, and the building now serves as the Southeast Iowa Senior Information Hub.

Miles Augustus Collins, who established Scott County's first cheese factory, built this residence in 1860 and his family kept it until 1963. The property was transferred to the Davenport Park Board in 1963 under an arrangement that allowed the Collins sisters to remain living there.

The house reflects Davenport's shift from rural farmland to city development through its layered construction styles and modifications over time. These changes show how residents adapted their homes as the surrounding area transformed around them.

The building is located on East 29th Street and easy to find in the neighborhood. Keep in mind it functions as an active information center, so visiting hours should be checked before going.

When the house was sold to the city in 1963, the Collins sisters were allowed to remain living there rent-free for the rest of their lives. This unusual arrangement reflected a special regard for the family and their long connection to the property.

Location: Iowa

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.54940,-90.55720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05