HOTELS/MOTELS PC003-Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport, Iowa., 1915-1920

Item

Identifier: HOTELS/MOTELS PC003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This hotel opened in 1915. It was designed by Davenport architectural firm of Temple and Burrows. Originally built with seven stories and 225 room. In 1920 four more floors were added for a total of 400 rooms.

Dates

Other: 1915-1920

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

2 Postcards

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

HOTELS/MOTELS PC003 original source: removed from collage in director's office
HOTELS/MOTELS PC003a original source: Accession#2015-16

Physical Description

Landscape orientation. BW image enhanced with color. Front: Two sides of the building are visible. There are seven stories and a sign on the roof that says "Fireproof Hotel Blackhawk".