B.J. Palmer House, Second Empire mansion in Davenport, United States.
The B.J. Palmer House features a mansard roof, ornate architectural details, and a 140-foot enclosed porch added in the early 1920s.
Built in 1874 by lumber mill owner Louis C. Dessaint, the residence was purchased by chiropractic pioneer B.J. Palmer in 1912 for $25,000.
The interior contains an Aeolian player pipe organ, while the rustic room incorporates materials from trees originally present on the property.
Located on Brady Street Hill within Palmer College of Chiropractic campus, the house gained National Register of Historic Places status in 1984.
The property once included A Little Bit O' Heaven garden with a greenhouse, waterfall, tropical fish pond, and what was claimed the world's smallest chapel.
Location: Iowa
Architectural style: Second Empire style
GPS coordinates: 41.52611,-90.57472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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