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Keokuk Union Depot

1891 establishments in Iowa1967 disestablishments in IowaBuildings and structures in Keokuk, IowaFormer Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad stationsFormer Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad stations
Former Wabash Railroad stationsFormer railway stations in IowaNational Register of Historic Places in Lee County, IowaRailway stations in the United States closed in 1967Railway stations in the United States opened in 1891Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in IowaRomanesque Revival architecture in IowaTransportation buildings and structures in Lee County, IowaUnion stations in the United States
Keokuk Union Depot from east
Keokuk Union Depot from east

Keokuk Union Depot is a historic train station on the west bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Keokuk, Iowa, United States. It was built from 1890 to 1891, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

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N 40.390555555556 ° E -91.381666666667 °
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52632
Iowa, United States
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E. H. Harrison House
E. H. Harrison House

The E. H. Harrison House is a historic building located in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. It was designed in a combination of Federal, Greek Revival, and Second Empire styles by local architect Frederick H. Moore, and built in 1857 by local builder R.P. Gray. It is believed that this is the first house in Iowa to have a Mansard roof, which is its Second Empire influence. The Federal style is found in the building's large windows, the elliptical doorway arch, the bowed two story front bay, and the brickwork. The Greek Revival style is found in the offset doorway. Its interior features a unique open, two-story, self-supporting staircase that is said to be one of seven in existence in the United States. Additions have been built onto the back of the house, but their dates are unknown. The man who had the house built was Enos H. Harrison, who was a successful businessman originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey. He and his family settled in Keokuk in 1849. In Iowa, he helped establish the Keokuk Branch of the Iowa State Bank where he served as its first president. He also helped to establish the waterworks in Keokuk and the Iowa State Insurance Company. Harrison was involved with other business interests and the local Unitarian Church, which was located next door. He also served four terms as First Ward Alderman in Keokuk. Harrison died here in 1877, and the family sold the house. It was converted into offices around 1967. The building is said to be haunted by a friendly ghost, although it reportedly chased out one of the building's tenants. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.