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Davenport commission approves National Register amendment for Iowa Soldiers Orphan's Home
Summary
The Davenport Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve an amendment extending the period of significance for the Iowa Soldiers Orphan's Home and to designate the children's cottage (built 1966) as a contributing resource; staff will forward the nomination to the mayor's office for concurrence.
The Davenport Historic Preservation Commission on Jan. 13 approved an amendment to the National Register of Historic Places listing for the Iowa Soldiers Orphan's Home at 2800 Eastern Avenue, extending the property's period of significance to 1975 and designating the children's cottage as a contributing structure.
The commission's decision followed a presentation by Mason Martell of Heritage Consulting Group, who said the nomination updates the district record to reflect…
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