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A Davenport Landmark: The Old Burtis House

Posted on February 23, 2009 by SCblogger

Back in 1857, there was built in Davenport a hotel named the Burtis House (hotels back then were also called houses). The Burtis was built by Dr. J.J. Burtis. Dr. Burtis was not unfamiliar with the hotel business. He had … Continue reading →

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Urban Recycling–Davenport Style

Posted on January 26, 2009 by SCblogger

The Burtis House was built in 1857 on east 5th Street in downtown Davenport.  Billed as the biggest hotel in Iowa, the Burtis was perfectly positioned to take advantage of the passenger trains coming over the first railroad bridge across … Continue reading →

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