Col. William T. and Elizabeth C. Shaw House

The Col. William T. and Elizabeth C. Shaw House is a historic building located in Anamosa, Iowa, United States. Shaw settled in this area in 1854, and as a building contractor was responsible for the construction of many of the commercial blocks in the central business district.[2] He was also involved in the platting of the town of Strawberry Hill, which was eventually incorporated into Anamosa, and he helped construct the Dubuque and Southwestern and the Midland Railroads in town. Shaw served as a colonel in the 14th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He had this two-story, brick Italian Villa built in 1872. It features a tall tower, bracketed eaves, low-pitched hip roof, elaborate window hoods, and tall, narrow windows. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[1]

Col. William T. and Elizabeth C. Shaw House
Location509 S. Oak St.
Anamosa, Iowa
Coordinates42°06′08.9″N 91°16′19.6″W
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1872
Architectural style27, 1992
NRHP reference No.92001636[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Leah D. Rogers. "Col. William T. and Elizabeth C. Shaw House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-11-04. with photos


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