Elkader Downtown Historic District

The Elkader Downtown Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Elkader, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1] The district cover's the city's central business district, mainly along Main Street, but also along the intersecting side streets as well. Main Street slopes from north to south with a steep drop toward the Turkey River on the east side of the district.[2] Most of the buildings are masonry, two-story, Victorian structures. There are some one- and three-story buildings as well. The Elkader Opera House (1903), which is located in the district, is individually listed on the National Register.

Elkader Downtown Historic District
Elkader Downtown Historic District is located in Iowa
Elkader Downtown Historic District
Elkader Downtown Historic District is located in the United States
Elkader Downtown Historic District
LocationPortions of the 100 & 200 blocks of Main St. & side streets, Elkader, Iowa
Coordinates42°51′16.4″N 91°24′16″W / 42.854556°N 91.40444°W / 42.854556; -91.40444
ArchitectG.F. Guilbert
Guido Beck
Architectural styleLate Victorian
Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals
NRHP reference No.12000095[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 13, 2012

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Elkader Downtown Historic District". Elkader, Iowa. Retrieved September 2, 2016.