Cathedral Historic District

Roughly bounded by a bluffline running W. of Bluff St., W. 7th, Locust and Jones Sts., Dubuque, Iowa

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Cathedral Saint Raphael

This is the heart of the Cathedral Historic District, located on the corner of 2nd and Bluff in Dubuque, across Bluff Street from Cathedral Square.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2013

Coordinates:
+42.49656, -90.66753
42°29'48" N, 90°40'03" W

Quadrangle map:
Dubuque South

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1985
Reference number: 85002501
Architectural styles: Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival; Victorian: Italianate; Federal
Area of significance: Architecture
Level of significance: Local
Evaluation criteria: C - Design/Construction
Property type: District
Historic functions: Single dwelling; Multiple dwelling; Religious structure; Church school
Current functions: Single dwelling; Multiple dwelling; Religious structure; Church school
Periods of significance: 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874
Significant years: 1850; 1900; 1905
Number of properties: Contributing buildings: 96
Non-contributing buildings: 26

Redstone (Contributing resource) - The Redstone is a Bed & Breakfast with its own NRHP Listing and entry on Landmark Hunter
Fenelon Place Elevator (Contributing resource) - Also known as the 4th Street Elevator, this landmark has its own NRHP Listing and entry on Landmark Hunter
Washington Park (Contributing resource) - The park in on the far north end of the historic district
J. H. Thedinga House (Contributing resource) - The house is on the corner of 5th and Bluff Streets and has its own NRHP entry and listing on Landmark Hunter