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Historic places in Davenport

6 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Davenport.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Davenport

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    Adler Theatre

    The Adler Theatre is a 2,400-seat performing arts center that is adjacent to the RiverCenter. It was opened as the RKO Orpheum on November 25, 1931. The Art Deco style theater was designed by A.S. Graven of Chicago, and Henry Dreyfuss of New York City designed the interior. Restoration of the old RKO Orpheum began in 1981 and further renovations, which included increasing the size of the stage, took place in 2005 and 2006. The theater is home to the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Quad Cities. It also hosts Broadway touring companies and other productions and performances. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    B.J. and Mabel Palmer Residence

    The residence was home to B.J. and Mabel Palmer from 1912 until their deaths in 1949 and 1961. They developed the chiropractic profession and Palmer College of Chiropractic, which owns the house. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 because of the uniqueness of the porch, a showplace of the Palmer collections. The house holds a fraction of the collections once owned by the Palmers, who were known for their collecting mania.

    $5

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    Boozies Bar & Grill

    Two-level bar and grill, yet somehow cozy. Great hamburgers. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    Freight House Farmers Market

    Located in an historic railroad freight house, you will find farm fresh fruits, vegetables, delicious baked goods, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, cheese, wine, eggs, honey, jams, jellies, dips and salsas, candy, fresh cut and dried flowers, seeds, bedding plants, annuals and perennials, house plants, amazing art pieces, homemade soaps, doggie treats, beautiful heritage quality crafts, and you could even enjoy a massage from a licensed massage therapist. The offerings change as the seasons do.

    Year-round Tue 3PM-6PM, Sat 8AM-1PM

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    Putnam Museum

    The museum features five exhibit halls and changing traveling exhibitions. Black Earth/Big River is an interactive display of ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi River Valley; the Hall of Mammals lets you see and hear life-like African and Arctic animals in their natural settings; River, Prairie and People explores the history of the Quad Cities region; and the Asian/Egyptian Gallery explores the mysteries of ancient civilizations and includes a 3,000 year-old mummy. The National Geographic Giant Screen Theater is five stories high and seven stories wide, and features both 2D and 3D films.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PMAdults $7, senior/student/military $6, youth $5, free to members; extra charge for movies

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    Village of East Davenport

    An historic district on the National Register of Historic Places that was started as an independent community in 1851 and became a part of the city of Davenport within five years. Today it is a shopping and entertainment area that features local shops, restaurants and bars.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Davenport (CC BY-SA 4.0).