Close House

538 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa. County/parish: Johnson.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places May 31, 1974. NRIS 74000791.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Johnson county Child Welfare Department

From Wikipedia:

Close House (Iowa City, Iowa)

The Close Mansion, also known as the Close House, was one of the great mansions of Iowa City, Iowa, USA, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1874 at a cost of around $15,000. The mansion is located at the corner of Gilbert and Bowery in Iowa City. The Close family was involved in a linseed oil company and a glove factory, both of which were located near that home.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75339156

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