Gordon–Van Tine Company Historic District, Historic industrial district in Davenport, United States.
The Gordon-Van Tine Company Historic District consists of four industrial buildings at Federal and Charlotte Streets, including a four-story brick office structure and a five-story reinforced concrete factory building. The structures feature different construction methods typical of early-20th-century manufacturing facilities.
The company started manufacturing pre-cut homes in 1916 and shipped them by mail across the country to buyers. After three decades of production, the business stopped operating in 1946.
The buildings show how factories looked and operated in the early 1900s, with solid brick walls and practical design meant for work. You can see how manufacturing and everyday construction were connected at that time.
Two of the buildings now serve as residential spaces with about 113 apartments spread across the former office building and the factory warehouse. Access and viewing options may be limited since these are now private residential areas.
The company sourced lumber from mills in multiple states including Washington, Missouri, Louisiana, and Mississippi to support production. This far-reaching supply network was key to keeping costs down and shipping homes nationwide.
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