1889 Queen Anne – Council Bluffs, IA
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331 S 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
$172,400- 6 Bed
- 2.5 Bath
- 4024 Sq Ft
Imagine 1889. W.C. Loomis built his mansion, with 10 1/2 foot main floor ceilings, at 331 S 8th Street. The Eifel Tower opened as the world's tallest building. Grover Cleveland and Bejamin Harrison were president. North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington were admitted to the union. Imagine what the world was like when this home was built. Imagine yourself living in 1889. Imagine.
State: Iowa | Region: Midwest (West North Central) | Associated Styles or Type: Queen Anne
Period & Associated Styles: Queen Anne (1880-1910), Victorian Era | Misc: Must See Houses
Period & Associated Styles: Queen Anne (1880-1910), Victorian Era | Misc: Must See Houses
36 Comments on 1889 Queen Anne – Council Bluffs, IA
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Chestatee, GA
Thanks to the agent for sharing this home. To note, the oak “bricks” are original!
Noblesville, IN
– And aren’t they something else! At first glance I, (like many surely), thought; dear God how could they have done that! Well lo and amaze, NOT tar brick board from the 70’s. THAT is some very unusual and impressive work for sure. How curious! Such a SPLENDID house! The sepia pic from the teens is so VERY RAD! I’ll bet the original lighting fixtures in this house were VERY fine indeed. Thanks’ for sharing agent! More pix pretty pleeeeeease!
“Beware of Occupant” Priceless!
Is that a closet within a closet?
Chestatee, GA
Maybe just a hidey-hole in the closet under the stairs?
Yes … A closet within a closet. Makes me think of Harry Potter’s cupboard under the stairs.
Leavenworth , KS
Have never seen oak bricks like that. There is a lot to like with this place!!
Neither had I! I was trying to figure them out, but then that one close-up makes it easier to see that they’re oak.
The kitchen was a little strange. It had an awkward work flow to it. A little updating wouldn’t hurt here. That entry way is to die for. Those oak “bricks” are very impressive and eye-catching. I loved the “Beware of Occupant” sign above the doorbell. A very well-kept and loved home. It’s even in my home state, too.
I grew up in Council Bluffs. This house is from its heyday in the railroad days. It is now more of a bedroom community just across the Missouri River from Omaha, NE. There are many beautiful mansions still waiting to be loved here!
That DOOR!!!! Wowza!
And… I love how they showed the size of its knob in comparison with someone’s hand!
Love the secret door under the stairs!
And that door is magnificent!
Lovely! I wonder why there are no pictures of the bathrooms…
William Wheeler Loomis (1836-1928), born in New York State, was a successful railroad agent and later farm implement dealer. Local architect Charles Emlen Bell designed the house for Loomis and his wife Luella, and it was constructed by English-born builder Alfred T. Lainson. Around 1905 Loomis sold the house and moved to Los Angeles, and the Davis family lived here for most of the 20th century.
Perhaps the ‘English born builder’ explains the phenomenal iron strapping on the front door? So magnificent!
I like the oak bricks but I’m wondering if they are original. I’ve never seen that before. That front door is amazing though!
Chestatee, GA
Read the first comment. 🙂
Thanks Kelly! I’ll have to read a little slower I guess.
Lovely photography like this beautiful house deserves. Well done!
A beautiful house. Love the wooden bricks!
Where can I get one of those plaques that says ‘Beware of Occupant’? I love it!
LOVE!! There is so much “WOW” to this house.
It has a dining room like the Beverly Hillbillies! Of course, some of y’all are too young to know who they were! Love the staircase – of course! If I had a pool table that good looking, I would put it in the dining room too.
I really like how the porches used to be, as shown in the historical photo. This house has lots of interesting facets to it. Incl. that closet within a closet!
can someone explain the “beware of occupant” sign?
The remarkable, even extraordinary, interior demands that the exterior be fully restored to its original appearance.
I wish I could see the green room. Wonder if it might be a butlers pantry. And of course bathrooms. It is just a gorgeous place.
LOVE THIS HOUSE! The “Oak” bricks are truly amazing. The door, entry, 2 stairways. Beautiful!
I loved the hidden space within a space, this is an interesting property for sure!
Omg! One of my favorites! That door and those wood bricks! Kelly you can’t be thanked enough for all of your work! Someone please tell me that in the pic of the closet with the additional door inside that the wood bricks on left going up the stairs was NOT painted and they just appear that way due to photography or my tablet!
Chestatee, GA
Inside the closet walls? Looks like plaster to me.
To the left of the closet going up the stairs. I’m thinking, rather hoping, that it’s just lighting or shading of photo itself.
Chestatee, GA
Oh that! Hmmm. I’d say it’s just the light from the staircase window shining on it. It does the same in the photo showing the window staircase, some of the light washes out the oak.
Wow its a good thing I don’t have dentures !! They would have been on the desk when I seen the beautiful wood brick ! Unbelievable !!
The picture quality here is top notch (having a great subject doesn’t hurt). It would be awesome if every agent would take such crisp and well lit photos,
As for the house, I love it. I like some of the owner’s items, too…the model ship, the decanters, the pool table, the funny plate on the door. I’d like to hang out with them and play some pool!
Sears cabinets in kitchen?