Briggs Terrace

Briggs Terrace
Location 1204 H Ave.
Nevada, Iowa
Coordinates 42°01′06.3″N 93°26′36.4″W / 42.018417°N 93.443444°W / 42.018417; -93.443444Coordinates: 42°01′06.3″N 93°26′36.4″W / 42.018417°N 93.443444°W / 42.018417; -93.443444
Area 8.4 acres (3.4 ha)
Built 1879
Architectural style Italianate
NRHP reference # 98000868[1]
Added to NRHP July 20, 1998

Briggs Terrace, also known as Evergreen Lane, is a nationally recognized historic district located in Nevada, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1] At the time of its nomination it consisted of eight resources, which included six contributing buildings, one contributing site, and two non-contributing buildings.[2] This estate was established and built by Otis Briggs, a local banker who founded Farmers Bank in Nevada. He arrived in town in 1857 from Des Moines, four years after Nevada and Story County were founded. He worked in a variety of commercial ventures before becoming a banker. Briggs invested heavily in real estate, and he became one of the largest land owners in the county.[2]

The two-story, brick, Italianate style house was completed in 1879. It features floor-length windows, a wraparound porch, and a bay window. It is surrounded by an 8.4-acre (3.4 ha) planted grounds, which contribute to the historic nature of the district.[2] The other historic building located here are the carriage house (c. 1879), barn (c. 1879), and late 19th century out buildings.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 Mary Ann Dagger. "Briggs Terrace". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-02-04. with photos


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