John L. Etzel House

John L. Etzel House
Location 214 N. 3rd St.
Clear Lake, Iowa
Coordinates 43°08′17.4″N 93°23′2.4″W / 43.138167°N 93.384000°W / 43.138167; -93.384000Coordinates: 43°08′17.4″N 93°23′2.4″W / 43.138167°N 93.384000°W / 43.138167; -93.384000
Area less than one acre
Built 1894
Architectural style Late Victorian
NRHP reference # 83000347[1]
Added to NRHP January 27, 1983

The John L. Etzel House, also known as the Etzel-Brindley House, is a historic building located in Clear Lake, Iowa, United States. Etzel was a local merchant and financier. He was an incorporator and served as president of the Cerro Gordo State Bank. He and his brother George founded Clear Lake Electric Light and Power Company and he served as its president. Etzel was appointed the local postmaster in 1885. He was the first person to own this house, which is an example of late Victorian eclectic design. It was one of seven similar houses that were built by local banker Frank Rogers between 1890 and 1910.[2] Completed in 1894, the two-story frame house features an irregular plan. The second story of the main facade is cantilevered over the first story, and supported by four ornate brackets. The gabled front porch, which extends beyond the side of the house, has turned posts and gingerbread ornamentation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ James E. Jacobsen. "John L. Etzel House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-12-06. with photos
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