Bridge Avenue Historic District

The Bridge Avenue Historic District extends from River Drive along the Mississippi River up a bluff to East Ninth Street, covering 6 acres of residential area.

The district features fourteen houses constructed between 1870 and 1910, with the oldest residence dating back to 1860, representing the development of Davenport's east side.

Notable residents included Ambrose Fulton, John B. Carmichael, and Josiah Dow, who contributed to local industries through flour mills, railroads, and commercial enterprises.

Ten houses stand on the west side of Bridge Avenue while four occupy the east side, making the district easily walkable for architectural appreciation.

The district combines multiple architectural styles, including Italianate houses with quoined corners alongside Colonial Revival structures, displaying nineteenth-century design variation.

Location: Iowa

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.52806,-90.55778

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:11