William J. and Hattie J. Zitterell House

The William J. and Hattie J. Zitterell House is a single-family residence built in the Queen Anne style in Webster City, featuring a distinctive corner tower crowned with a conical roof. The home displays three porches, a balcony, and a gazebo projection integrated into its wrap-around design, along with four gables set into the main hipped roof.

The house was constructed in 1901 and became the home of William J. Zitterell, a prominent figure in Iowa's construction industry who led the Master Builders Association twice. The property reflects the building practices and residential preferences of early 20th-century Webster City.

The National Register of Historic Places added this property on February 16, 1996, recognizing its architectural value in Hamilton County.

The property sits on a residential street in Webster City where it is easily viewed from the sidewalk and surrounding area. The ornate exterior is best appreciated by walking around the structure to see all the architectural details from different angles.

The residence features a gazebo projection integrated into its wrap-around porch and a main block topped with a hipped roof containing four gables.

Location: Webster City

Inception: 1901

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.46778,-93.82472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02