DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 19, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be hosting a program about our beautiful and historic downtown Thursday, July 28, Main, 5PM.
Join architectural historian and guide Ellen Shapley for this informative and fun tour. Meet and greet the old, the new, and the rehabbed on a walkabout through this outdoor gallery of architectural designs. Learn about the two centuries of artistic and historical trends that influenced the local and world-renowned architects who shaped our cities and our sense of place. And, finally, be amazed at all the creative details you've probably never noticed.
This event will start at The Library Main. Please meet inside the building near the hold shelf. The walking tour will run for about two hours. Please wear appropriate attire: Comfortable shoes and clothing.
This program is offered in partnership with the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library and the City of Davenport's Historic Preservation Commission.
Learn more by visiting: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9021310.
About the Davenport Public Library
The Davenport Public Library is the municipal library for the City of Davenport, Iowa, serving a population of 102,196 residents. The Library has three conveniently-located facilities: Main, Fairmount, and Eastern. Main is also the home of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center, which focuses on local history and genealogy. New in 2020, the Library acquired the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) that brings library services directly to retirement facilities, schools, day-cares, community events, and organizations throughout Davenport. Patrons can access our library catalog, website, e-books, e-audiobooks, and countless digital re-sources, remotely 24-hours a day. Wireless Internet access and public computers, faxing, copying, notary services, and scanning are available at each of our locations.
