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Hotel Julien Dubuque

The Hotel Julien Dubuque is a hotel located in downtown Dubuque, Iowa at Second and Main streets. The hotel currently has 133 guest rooms, Caroline's restaurant, the Riverboat Lounge, the Potosa Spa, a pool and fitness center, and large banquet facilities. The interior redesign converted the existing 168 guest rooms into 133 luxury rooms and suites and restored the historic lobby and grand ballroom, while at the same time adding modern systems and amenities like a geothermal heating and cooling system, a reflective roof, a swimming pool and fitness facility. It was included as a contributing property in the Old Main Street Historic District in 1983 as the Julien Motor Inn. History The history of the Hotel Julien Dubuque can be traced back to 1839, when the first lodging establishment was built at Second and Main streets. At first, the hotel was called the Waples House. The Waples House was known for fine dining and extravagant furnishings. In 1854 the hotel was renamed the Julien House. The hotel was enlarged and refurbished. It's believed that Abraham Lincoln stayed at the Julien House when he traveled to Galena, Illinois to attend to legal matters there. During the late 1800s, the hotel became a focal point of downtown Dubuque. In 1913, the Julien House was destroyed by a fire - very little was left standing by the time the fire was over. Construction on the present building began soon after, and was completed in 1915. During the time that Al Capone was the leader of the mob in Chicago, he reportedly owned the Julien. Capone supposedly had a fondness for Dubuque, and when he had trouble in Chicago Capone would come to Dubuque and use the Julien Inn as a retreat and hideout. Local lore says that he had an underground garage in the area in order to hide his personal cars so that he could better disguise his presence in the city. Another famous guest of the Julien was Sylvester Stallone. Stallone stayed at the Julien Inn during the filming of the movie F.I.S.T. Louis Pfohl eventually purchased the hotel, and remodeled the building. He was responsible for many of the features found in the hotel, such as the mirrored staircase leading from the lobby to the second floor. The Julien Inn is currently owned by the Fischer Companies - a company that owns a number of buildings in Dubuque. In 2007, the Fischer Companies began further renovation, intending to restore the building's exterior to its original appearance, plus renovating the interior of the hotel. As part of the renovation, the hotel also received a new name: Hotel Julien Dubuque. The renovation is now complete and the hotel reopened in Summer 2009. References External links The Hotel Julien Dubuque Web Site
Hotel Ottumwa

Hotel Ottumwa is an historic hotel located in downtown Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Built from 1916 to 1917, it played a significant part in the city's social history and commercial development. History By 1915, what had been Otuumwa's first-class hotel, the Ballingall Hotel, was in decline and a group of local businessmen met to plan for the new development. They organized a corporation to sell shares to the local citizens. A total of 309 people bought shares, with the average investment being $500. A further $150,000 was realized by selling bonds. A banquet was held on September 4, 1917, and a grand reception and ball was held two days later to celebrate the opening of the hotel. Over the years various businesses occupied the main floor storefronts. Bowling alleys were added in the basement in 1927. Radio station WIAS broadcast from the hotel from 1928, when it moved to Ottumwa from Burlington, Iowa, until 1934 when it went off the air. Major renovations were undertaken in 1939 and 1951. It was purchased by the Schwartz family in 1982, when it was operating as the Parkview Plaza. They renovated it again and returned it to its historic name. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The hotel will close permanently on May 31, 2026. Structure The Neoclassical building was designed by the prominent Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson. The six-story brick structure rises to a height of 71.5 feet (22 m). The reinforced concrete structure was built by the J.C. Mardis Company. The exterior of the building is covered in dark brown brick and features classical details in terra cotta. From the third to the sixth floors the building is U-shaped. It is capped with a galvanized iron cornice decorated with egg-and-dart, dentils, triglyphs and metopes, rosettes, and swags. References External links Hotel Ottumwa
Humphrey Center

The Humphrey Center, also known as Old Main, is a historic building located on the campus of Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. History The Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America began planning Grand View College in 1893, and the school opened in 1896. This building was completed in 1895 and housed all of Grand View's operations for a half century. It was designed by Marinus Jensen and Frank James. The Danish Renaissance elements in the building's design was important to the Danish immigrants to the United States who founded the college. Its features are identical to those found at the Belmont Seminary in Bedford, Virginia. They are reminiscent of the architectural style that was popular during the reign of King Christian IV (1596-1648). The building contained the residence for the college's president and his family as well as all its students, the cook, and other personnel. The library, classrooms, chapel, bookstore and other facilities were also housed there. In 1997 the building was renovated and it was renamed the Humphrey Center at that time. It now houses the administrative offices for the university. References
Imes Bridge

The Imes Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Madison County, Iowa. Built in 1870, it was originally located over the Middle River. In 1887 it was moved to a spot over Clinton Creek, and in 1977 was moved again to its present site. It is 81 feet (25 m) long and is the oldest of the remaining covered bridges in Madison County. It was renovated in 1997 for a cost of $31,807. See also List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Iowa List of covered bridges in Madison County, Iowa References External links Media related to Imes Covered Bridge at Wikimedia Commons Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. IA-94, "Imes Bridge, Spanning a ravine south of County Road G50, .5 mile west of I-35, Saint Charles, Madison County, IA", 3 photos, 5 measured drawings, 7 data pages, 1 photo caption page
Independence State Hospital

The Independence State Hospital was built in 1873 as the second asylum in the state of Iowa. It is located in Independence, Iowa. The original plan for patients was to relieve crowding from the hospital at Mount Pleasant and to hold alcoholics, geriatrics, drug addicts, mentally ill, and the criminally insane. It was built under the Kirkbride Plan. The hospital's many names have included: The Independence Lunatic Asylum, The Independence State Asylum, The Independence Asylum for the Insane, The Iowa State Hospital for the Insane, and The Independence Mental Health Institute. There is also a labyrinth of tunnels which connect every building. Like most asylums of its time, it has had a gruesome and dark history. Remnants of this are the graveyard, hydrotherapy tubs, and lobotomy equipment. History and present state Overcrowding was quickly becoming a problem at the Mount Pleasant State Hospital. Realizing that the need for another asylum in the state of Iowa was growing at a surprising rate, the state commission quickly rallied for another hospital to be built at the city of Independence, Iowa. The architect was Stephen Vaughn Shipman who also designed the mental institution in Elgin, Illinois; Anna, Illinois; Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Mendota, Wisconsin. Like the Clarinda State Hospital, and the Cherokee State Hospital, changes have been made to the building, but the building looks much like it did in early photographs and postcards. The Independence State Hospital is now known as The Independence Mental Health Institute. It continues to serve as a psychiatric hospital with a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as well as a training school for nurses. Although some areas of the Kirkbride are now unused, the building has been kept in good shape and has recently undergone some renovations. There is a museum in the hospital which contains relics from its older years. Tours of the institution are open to the public by appointment. References External links Photos and information Aerial photos Independence State Hospital History and visiting information Historic American Buildings Survey documentation
Indian Springs Park (Davenport, Iowa)

Indian Springs Park is a public park located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The park is located on 3 acres (1.2 ha) in a natural depression north of East River Drive and to the west of a railroad trestle bridge. The land was donated to the city in 1921 by Mrs. D.N. Richardson with the expressed purpose of creating a park. The property contains a spring that was used by Native Americans, from which the park derives its name, as well as early travelers and the areas first settlers. The spring itself was capped in 1929 and a pipe 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter directs the water into a storm drain. During the high water season in the spring the park's basin fills with spring water and shore birds return to nest. The park, which is largely undeveloped, has served as a play area for the neighborhood children, students from neighboring Hoover Elementary School, and later the day care that is housed there. The park is a contributing property in the Village of East Davenport Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was added to the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 2005. References
Iowa 80

L'Iowa 80 est la plus grande station-service et aire de repos pour camions (truck stop (en)) du monde avec une parcelle de terrain de 89 hectares, dont une partie seulement est aménagée. Elle est située le long de l'Interstate 80 à la sortie 284 de Walcott, dans l'Iowa. Un bâtiment principal de 6 200 m2 reçoit 5 000 visiteurs par jour et compte un parking pour 900 camions. 150 pompes à essence assurent le ravitaillement en carburant et 450 employés gèrent le mégaplex.[réf. nécessaire] Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme Portail du commerce Portail des énergies fossiles Portail des camions Portail des records Portail de l’Iowa
James G. Whiting Memorial Field

James G. Whiting Memorial Field (ICAO: KMEY, FAA LID: MEY) is a city-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) north of the central business district of Mapleton, a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. Although many U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, this airport is assigned MEY by the FAA but has no designation from the IATA (which assigned MEY to Meghauli Airport in Meghauli, Nepal). Facilities and aircraft James G. Whiting Memorial Field covers an area of 164 acres (66 ha) at an elevation of 1,116 feet (340 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 2/20 with a concrete surface measuring 2,801 by 60 feet (854 x 18 m). For the 12-month period ending March 17, 2011, the airport had 3,250 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 270 per month. At that time there were 10 aircraft based at this airport: 80% single-engine and 20% ultralight. See also List of airports in Iowa References External links James G. Whiting Memorial Field (MEY) at Iowa DOT Airport Directory Aerial image as of April 2000 from USGS The National Map FAA Terminal Procedures for MEY, effective July 9, 2026 Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for MEY AirNav airport information for MEY FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for MEY
John H. Suiter House

The John H. Suiter House is a historic building located in Le Claire, Iowa, United States. The house was built in 1855 and it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. The property is part of the Houses of Mississippi River Men Thematic Resource, which covers the homes of men from LeClaire who worked on the Mississippi River as riverboat captains, pilots, builders and owners. John H. Suiter John H. Suiter was part of the second of three generations of his family to make his living on the river. Born in 1822, he was the son of Phillip Suiter. John moved with his parents to Le Claire in 1835. He worked as a river pilot from 1843 until 1875, and then managed his extensive agricultural and real estate holdings. He became locally famous in 1864 when he was the only Le Claire pilot willing to take a raft through the rapids during a period of extremely low water on the Mississippi. Architecture The John H. Suiter House is a two-story, three-bay, frame structure built on a stone foundation. The house sits high on its foundation because the lot slopes downward from the back of the house on the west to the front of the house on the east. The main entrance is located in the center bay and the original wooden porch structure has been replaced with wrought iron. The windows are set in flat surrounds that feature narrow cornices. The house is capped with a shallow gable roof. References
Joseph S. McHarg House

The Joseph S. McHarg House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. History The house is believed to have been built by Joseph McHarg. A native of Ireland, he immigrated to the Davenport area and joined his brother Thomas in farming. In 1855, the two acquired their own farms. By 1882 the property was owned by Richard Jenkins, who ran a farm that grew fruit, probably apples. Heinrich Rohwer acquired the property sometime between 1882 and 1894. His father was a German immigrant who farmed in Allens Grove Township. The property remained in his family well into the 20th century. Architecture This house is a typical example of an I-house, which is generally found in rural settings. Even though this house is within the Davenport city limits, it is located in a rural area in the city's southwest corner. The I-house style combines elements found in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. The Greek Revival elements are found in the center doorways, both upstairs and on the main level, with their sidelights and transoms. The Italianate elements are found primarily in the taller windows on the main floor. References
Logan Park Cemetery (Sioux City)

Logan Park Cemetery is a cemetery located at the northwest edge of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. The cemetery contains a number of notable figures from the history of Sioux City. Notable burials Jay Darling, cartoonist. David W. Stewart, U.S. Senator in 1926 and 1927 George Foreman, professional boxer References External links Logan Park Cemetery burial records at Findagrave. Logan Park Cemetery tour
McLeod Center

The McLeod Center is a 7,018-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA, currently housing the university's teams in men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball. The arena opened on November 18, 2006, with a volleyball game against Bradley. The other three UNI teams made their debuts in the facility over the next three days — men's basketball versus Milwaukee on November 19, women's basketball against Iowa State on November 20, and wrestling versus Iowa on November 21. The McLeod Center replaced the UNI-Dome as the home of the university's basketball teams and West Gymnasium as the home of the volleyball and wrestling teams (the wrestling squad moved back to the West Gym after the 2007-2008 season). The McLeod Center is located on the west end of the campus, directly south of the UNI-Dome and connected by a covered walkway that also houses an extensive athletic hall of fame. A video board is located on the south wall with home and visiting team scoreboards on either side showing the players' game information. There are two scoreboards on the north side and ribbon boards above the concession stands on the east and west sides. Since opening, the arena has had quite a significant positive economic impact for the university. It brings in $20–25 million annually, doubled the attendance of basketball games, and has almost 400,000 visitors a year. The arena also hosts commencement ceremonies throughout the year and can be used for recreation upon request. During the 2009-2010, 2014-2015, and 2019-2020 men's basketball seasons, the team was undefeated at the McLeod Center. For the first time in venue history, they sold out every seat for a women's basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes and Caitlin Clark on November 12, 2023. Other use On May 18, 2010, the McLeod Center was the first building in Iowa to host the 14th Dalai Lama. On October 24, 2010, Bob Dylan performed at the venue. Other artists who have performed include Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Rodney Atkins, The All-American Rejects, Meat Loaf, Miranda Lambert, Gloriana and Alan Jackson. The Stadium also hosts the yearly Iowa Regional for the FIRST Robotics Competition See also List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas References External links Official website
McManus House (Davenport, Iowa)

The McManus House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983. History James McManus, who built this house, moved to Davenport in the 1840s. He was engaged in farming and retail. McManus was elected to the Iowa General Assembly and served as a Scott County supervisor. His son Parker took over the estate when James died. Parker continued to operate the farm and he was also elected to the state legislature. At one time there were several estates in the West End that lined Telegraph Road at the base of the bluff and were home to prominent families such as the Putnams, Koenigs, Glasspells, and the Fejervarys. The McManus House is the only one that remains. Architecture This house exemplifies the combination of the Italianate and the Greek Revival styles that were popular in Davenport in the mid-19th century. The two-story house is built of brick and is three bays wide with a doorway in the left bay. The simple bracketed cornice that rings the top of the house, and the low hipped roof evoke the Italianate style. The Greek Revival style is found in the simple window pediments and the wide, glass framed doorway. A porch wraps around the front of the house to the east side. It was built 40 to 50 years after the house and adds the Neoclassical style to the house. References
New Hampton High School

New Hampton High School is a public secondary school located in New Hampton, Iowa, United States. The school is part of the New Hampton Community School District and educates approximately 340 students from grades 9 to 12. The school's mascot is the Chickasaw. Athletics New Hampton is a founding member of the Northeast Iowa Conference, and the Chickasaws participate in the following sports: Cross country Girls' 2-time State Champions (1981, 1982) Volleyball Football 1999 Class 3A State Champions Basketball Boys' 1993 Class 3A State Champions Swimming Wrestling 6-time State Champions (1933, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1990, 1993) 5-time Class 2A State Duals Champions (1990, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2018(as New Hampton-Turkey Valley)) Track and field Girls' 1996 Class 2A State Champions Golf Baseball Softball Notable alumni Eve Drewelowe, painter Mike Humpal, National Football League player Duane Josephson, Major League Baseball player Coleen Rowley, United States Attorney Sarah Utterback, actress See also List of high schools in Iowa References External links New Hampton High School website New Hampton Community School District website
North Central Correctional Facility

The North Central Correctional Facility is a minimum security prison located in the Calhoun County community of Rockwell City, Iowa. The facility opened in 1982, on the site of the 1918 Iowa Women's Reformatory. Currently the institution has about 90 staff members and approximately 502 inmates. The North Central Correctional Facility houses mainly low risk offenders. It offers a variety of educational services, and has contracted with a community college to provide services. Some of the educational services include helping inmates earn their GEDs, special education, and a self study program in 120 subject areas. The facility offers a number of work programs for inmates both on and off the grounds of the facility. There are jobs that provide on-the-job training in welding, woodwork, master gardening, plumbing, and others. References
North Grand Mall

North Grand Mall is a 340,000-square-foot (32,000 m2) shopping center serving the city of Ames, Iowa. In 2006, plans were announced for a $30 million renovation and expansion. In 2004, a farmers' market operated at the mall. The mall's anchor stores are Kohl's, Shoe Carnival, TJ Maxx, North Grand Cinema, and JCPenney, with the space previously occupied by Younkers now the location of Planet Fitness. Sears announced its closure in late 2008. The Sears building was torn down, with Kohl's, TJ Maxx, and Shoe Carnival opening on its site. In 2017, owners GK Development sold the mall to a trio of investors. References External links North Grand Mall Official site