[Model home with Spanish influences, Dubuque, Iowa]

[Model home with Spanish influences, Dubuque, Iowa]

Model houses
Dwellings
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
Herman J. Loemker Collection
Lantern slides

This image shows a newly constructed model home on Kirkwood Avenue. These "model homes" were constructed using all local materials and featured some of the first modern electrical systems in private residences. The residence is a story and a half in height, with a square, two story tower and a dormer behind the front porch. A wrought iron balcony may be seen below the second story tower window. The roof line is heavily sculpted. A covered porch extends along the front of the home, and a sun room, also displaying a sculped roof line, extends from the west side of the residence. A curved sidewalk extends from the street to the front porch. The front and side yards have been carefully landscaped with low shrubbery. A large tree is visible behind the home. In 2016, this home was owned by Loras College and used as a guest house. The number 1264 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

Loemker, Herman J., 1868-1937

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This record is part of the Herman J. Loemker Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

ca. 1921

Contact The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 or call (563) 588-7100 © 2015 LORAS COLLEGE

Herman J. Loemker Collection

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass lantern slide scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

Still image

LO 103

999 Kirkwood Street, Dubuque, Iowa

This image was displayed in the "Rev. H. J. Loemker: Views of Dubuque" display at the Roshek Building in Dubuque, July - November, 2016.

1 lantern slide: b & w

3.25 x 4.0 in.