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[[Image:rich.png|left|thumb|250px|c.1890s. Photo courtesy: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2926]] | [[Image:rich.png|left|thumb|250px|c.1890s. Photo courtesy: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2926]] | ||
[[Image:spahn.jpg|left|thumb|250px|c.2017]]JACOB RICH HOUSE. Located at 890 West Third, this home was built in 1881 by [[RICH, Jacob|Jacob RICH]]. In the 1930s, the home was converted into apartments. It has since been returned to a single resident. Originally doors along this side of the house and others on the front allowed guests to leave the home onto two-story wraparound porch. This was removed in the 1950s. | [[Image:spahn.jpg|left|thumb|250px|c.2017]]JACOB RICH HOUSE. Located at 890 West Third, this home was built in 1881 by [[RICH, Jacob|Jacob RICH]]. In the 1930s, the home was converted into apartments. It has since been returned to a single resident. Originally doors along this side of the house and others on the front allowed guests to leave the home onto a two-story wraparound porch. This was removed in the 1950s. | ||
The exterior has appeared in several books on Victorian architecture, including ''American Painted Ladies''as an example of [[ITALIANATE ARCHITECTURE]]. Inside, the home | The exterior has appeared in several books on Victorian architecture, including ''American Painted Ladies''as an example of [[ITALIANATE ARCHITECTURE]]. Inside, the home featured 12-foot ceilings, five fireplaces and walnut woodwork in its thirteen rooms. Pocket doors on the main floor featured the letter "R" (for Rich) etched in the glass. | ||
A catastrophic fire around 2020 nearly destroyed the home. Massive renovations were carried out and nearly completed on the exterior in 2026. | |||
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JACOB RICH HOUSE. Located at 890 West Third, this home was built in 1881 by Jacob RICH. In the 1930s, the home was converted into apartments. It has since been returned to a single resident. Originally doors along this side of the house and others on the front allowed guests to leave the home onto a two-story wraparound porch. This was removed in the 1950s.
The exterior has appeared in several books on Victorian architecture, including American Painted Ladiesas an example of ITALIANATE ARCHITECTURE. Inside, the home featured 12-foot ceilings, five fireplaces and walnut woodwork in its thirteen rooms. Pocket doors on the main floor featured the letter "R" (for Rich) etched in the glass.
A catastrophic fire around 2020 nearly destroyed the home. Massive renovations were carried out and nearly completed on the exterior in 2026.
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Source:
Dubuque City Assessor
Old House Enthusiasts online
Iowa Site Inventory Form, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Online: http://weblink.cityofdubuque.org/WebLink8/1/doc/18042/Page1.aspx