Shepard and Emma Farnsworth House, Council Bluffs

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The Shepard and Emma Farnsworth House is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built by Vincent Battin in 1886, the two-story frame structure is an example of an asymmetrical Queen Anne style residence. It was designed by local architect Stiles Maxon, who was also responsible for numerous other houses in the city and three county courthouses in the state of Iowa. The house features multiple gables, the original wrought iron ornamentation on the crest of the roof, cast metal egg-and-dart trim under the eaves, three chimneys, and four porches with spindles and sawn wood cutouts. It also has stained glass, leaded glass, and etched glass windows and doors. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. ()

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 41°15'31"N, 95°51'21"W

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Downtown Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs United States

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Shepard and Emma Farnsworth House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pottawattamie County Courthouse, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Union Pacific Museum, Grenville M. Dodge House.

~300 mSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs
5 min walk • The Pottawattamie County Courthouse is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is the fourth building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~720 mE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs
12 min walk • St. Peter's Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Des Moines. The church is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as St. Peter's Church and Rectory.
~380 mE
41°15'30"N • 95°51'4"W
Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
~780 mSE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs
13 min walk • The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West.
~540 mNE
Synagogue
B'nai Israel Synagogue, Council Bluffs
9 min walk • B'nai Israel Synagogue is a synagogue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by its original name Chevra B'nai Yisroel Synagogue in 2007.
~390 mE
Library
Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • The Council Bluffs Public Library serves the residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States along with unincorporated and rural areas of Pottawattamie County. Several cities also contract with the library to provide services. It dates back to 1866. The library is currently located on Willow Avenue.
~340 mE
41°15'33"N • 95°51'6"W
Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • Playground, Park
1.1 kmNE
Neighbourhood
Lincoln–Fairview Historic District, Council Bluffs
17 min walk • The Lincoln–Fairview Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
~720 mE
Neighbourhood
Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs
12 min walk • The Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
~250 mNE
Georgian architecture
YMCA Building, Council Bluffs
4 min walk • The YMCA Building is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was partially funded by railroad magnet Grenville M. Dodge. The front section, designed by local architect Frederic E. Cox, was completed in 1909. The pool/gymnasium addition in the rear of the building was designed by J.
~920 mE
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas E. Cavin House, Council Bluffs
15 min walk • The Thomas E. Cavin House is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built in 1887, it is an unusual and well-preserved brick example of an eclectic combination of Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne architectural elements. Cavin owned a dry goods store nearby.

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Nearby attractions include YMCA Building, Council Bluffs (4 min walk), Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs (5 min walk), Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs (6 min walk), Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs (7 min walk).