Langworthy House

The Langworthy House, also known as the Octagon House, is an 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
Location1095 W. 3rd St.
Dubuque, Iowa
Coordinates42°29′43.6″N 90°40′45″W
Built1856
ArchitectJohn F. Rague
Architectural styleOctagon Mode
Part ofLangworthy Historic District (ID86002102)
NRHP reference No.75000685
Added to NRHPOctober 14, 1975[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Octagon Inventory: Dubuque County, Iowa
  3. Travis, Dale (March 10, 2008). "Iowa Round Barns List". Retrieved 2008-06-20.
  4. Mrs. Keith Malone. "Octagon House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-01-04. with photos
  5. James E. Jacobsen. "Langworthy Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-01-04. with photos


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