The Langworthy House, also known as the Octagon House, is a historic building located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Built in 1856, it was designed by local architect John F. Rague for local politician Edward Langworthy.[2] The two-story brick home features tall windows, a columned entry, and a windowed cupola.[3] Langworthy and three of his brothers were among the first settlers in Dubuque.[4] They were partners in a lead mine, helped to build the territorial road between Dubuque and Iowa City, they farmed, invested in real estate, and they owned a steamboat and a mercantile exchange. The house has been passed down through Langworthy's descendants.[4] It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975,[1] and it was included as a contributing property in the Langworthy Historic District in 2004.[5]
Langworthy House | |
 Southern front of the house | |
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| Location | 1095 W. 3rd St. Dubuque, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 42°29′43.6″N 90°40′45″W / 42.495444°N 90.67917°W |
| Built | 1856 |
| Architect | John F. Rague |
| Architectural style | Octagon Mode |
| Part of | Langworthy Historic District (ID86002102) |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000685 |
| Added to NRHP | October 14, 1975[1] |
References edit
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Octagon Inventory: Dubuque County, Iowa
- ^ Travis, Dale (March 10, 2008). "Iowa Round Barns List". Retrieved 2008-06-20.
- ^ a b Mrs. Keith Malone. "Octagon House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-01-04. with photos
- ^ James E. Jacobsen. "Langworthy Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-01-04. with photos
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