Guttenberg, Iowa The “Limestone City” of Clayton County Its Architecture and History, 1854-1951 James E. Jacobsen History Pays! Historic Preservation Consulting Firm Des Moines, Iowa July 23, 2001 Federal Funding Credits: This project has been funded with the assistance of a matching grant-in-aid from the State Historical Society of Iowa, Community Programs Bureau, through the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; the opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Department of the Interior. This program received Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Community Credits: Special thanks are extended to the Guttenberg City Council, City Manager Tom Blake, Assistant City Manager Julie Zittergruen, the office employees of the City of Guttenberg, the staff at the Guttenberg Public Library, the State Historical Society of Iowa and project manager Ralph Christian. The members of the Guttenberg Historic Preservation Commission performed much of the community volunteer hours which made the project possible. The members were Bonnie Vorwald, Chairperson, Lou Kuempel, Secretary, Mary Newbern, Jerry Dumpke and Donna Lund. A number of historically-minded volunteers contributed greatly to the project. Neil Webster took survey photos. Larene Backhause provided a large amount of newspaper and other historical research material. Jim Kuempel seemed to be a Commission member was was just a spouse who was kept busy except when he was walking the dog. The list of volunteers who delivered and picked up survey site sheets and talked with property owners was a lengthy one. The list included Jerry Dumpke, Lois Goerdt, Vernon Heck, Becky Hefel, Jim Kuempel, Lou Kuempel, Donna Lund, Arma Jean Newbern, Mary A. Newbern, Russell Schroeder, Sheila Tomkins, Bonnie Vorwald, Kathy Weseman, and William Wolfe. A number of residents loaned historic photographs for the project and these included Irish Degnan, Larene Backhause, Russell Schroeder, Joe Ihm, Jim Kuempel, and Bud Frommelt. The effort to identify local house builders and the homes they built was taken on by Norma Esslinger, Phyliss Reinitz, Duane Duwe, Howard Duwe and Russell Schroeder. Cover Photo: Aerial view of Guttenberg, 1949, Des Moines Register & Tribune, State Historical Society of Iowa Photographic Collection (Image 9899.2). NPS Form 10-900-b OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form This form is for use in documenting multiple property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (National Register Bulletin 16B). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. For additional space, use continuation sheets (Form 10-900-a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. __X___ New Submission __ Amended Submission A. Name of Multiple Property Listing The History of Guttenberg, Iowa As Expressed by its Architecture and History, Past and Present, 1854-1955 B. Associated Historical Contexts (Name each associated historic context, identifying theme, geographical area, and chronological period for each.) Context #1, Guttenberg‟s Town/City Growth and Development, 1854-1951: Context #2, “Wir Sind Deutsch,” Germans Dominate in Guttenberg, 1854-1900: Context #3, The Role of the Mississippi River on Guttenberg‟s History and Development, 1854-1951: Context #4, Mining, Industry and Commerce in Guttenberg, 1854-1951: Context #5, House Construction in Guttenberg, 1854-1951: Context #6, The role of the Federal Government in Guttenberg‟s History, 1939-51: Context #7, The Commercial and Industrial Architecture of Dubuque, 1854-1951: C. Form Prepared By Name/Title James E. Jacobsen Organization History Pays! Date July 23, 2001 Street & Number 4411 Ingersoll Avenue Telephone (515) 274-3625 City or Town Des Moines State Iowa Zip Code 50312 D. Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this documentation form meets the National Register documentation standards and sets forth requirements for the listing of related properties consistent with the National Register criteria. This submission meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60 and the Secretary of the Interior‟s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation (__ See continuation sheet for additional comments). _____________________________ _________________ _______________________ Signature and title of certifying official Date State or Federal agency and bureau I hereby certify that this multiple property documentation form has been approved by the National Register as a basis for evaluating related properties for listing in the National Register. Signature of the Keeper Date of Action The History of Guttenberg, Iowa As Expressed by its Architecture and History, Past and Present, 1854-1955 Iowa Name of Multiple Property Listing State Table of Contents for Written Narrative Provide the following information on continuation sheets. Cite the letter and the title before each section of the narrative. Assign page numbers according to the instructions for continuation sheets in How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (National Register Bulletin 16B). Fill in page numbers for each in the space below. Page Numbers E. Statement of Historic Contexts E-4 F. Associated Property Types F-109 G. Geographical Data G-208 H. Summary of Identification and Evaluation Methods H-209 I. Major Bibliographical References I-227 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 E. HISTORICAL SUMMARY: ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 CONTEXT #1, GUTTENBERG‟S TOWN/CITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, 1854-1955: ............................................................................. 16 Chronology of Guttenberg Development: .............................................................................................................................................. 19 CONTEXT #2, “WIR SIND DEUTSCH,” GERMANS DOMINATE IN GUTTENBERG: .......................................................................................... 45 CONTEXT #3; THE ROLE OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ON GUTTENBERG‟S HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT: ................................................... 49 CONTEXT #4; MINING, INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE IN GUTTENBERG, 1854-1955: ..................................................................................... 58 CONTEXT #5, HOUSE CONSTRUCTION IN GUTTENBERG, 1854-1955: ......................................................................................................... 69 Guttenberg Builders, Realtors, Designers: ............................................................................................................................................ 70 CONTEXT #6, THE ROLE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN GUTTENBERG‟S HISTORY, 1939-52: .............................................................. 83 Opening Guttenberg to the world, new highways to the north and south: ............................................................................................ 83 Responding to the crisis of the Great Depression: ................................................................................................................................ 85 Taming the Mississippi River: ............................................................................................................................................................... 87 CONTEXT #7, THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE OF GUTTENBERG, 1854-1951: ..........................................................