Stauduhar House
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Stauduhar House is an historic building located in Rock Island, Illinois
, United States
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1982.
on September 23, 1928 while supervising the construction of a church. His son, and business partner, Charles died the next day in an automobile accident while on his was to make his father’s funeral arrangements. While this brought an end to the family’s architectural business, they continued to live in the house until 1975. George Stauduhar’s architectural and personal papers were donated to the University of Illinois.
While Stauduhar designed a variety of buildings, he is most noted for his work for the Catholic Church. He designed over 200 churches in the Gothic Revival style in the upper Mississippi River Valley. Eight of his churches were built in Rock Island County
. His residential buildings were noted for his use of classical architectural styles that also incorporated his love for the romantic. He liked to mix textures and various architectural details in the homes he designed. His own home exemplifies this tendency in his work. Stauduhar also designed commercial buildings and steamboat
interiors.
A sample of George Stauduhar’s designs in Rock Island includes:
that sits on top of two-story columns, rounded bays, twisted copper downspouts and different window shapes used throughout the structure. Originally the second and third stories were covered in cedar shingles. They were replaced by stucco
after a 1918 fire. On the interior the dining room features a barrel-vaulted ceiling and elaborate woodwork in the entry hall.
Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island is the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 40,884 at the 2010 census. Located on the Mississippi River, it is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline, East Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1982.
George P. Stauduhar
George Stauduhar was a prolific architect based in Rock Island. He graduated with a degree in architecture from the University of Illinois in 1888. Stauduhar moved to Rock Island in 1890 to establish his practice, which ended with his death in 1928. He married Anna Elizabeth Farrell in 1891 and they raised eight children. The architectural practice was a family business. His sons assisted in the business arrangements and supervised the construction on the work-site. His oldest son, Charles, owned his own construction company and was his father’s business partner. The Stauduhar daughters maintained the business’ financial records and inventories. He died of heart failure in Valley City, North DakotaValley City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,826 people, 2,996 households, and 1,668 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,062.5 per square mile . There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 982.0 per square mile...
on September 23, 1928 while supervising the construction of a church. His son, and business partner, Charles died the next day in an automobile accident while on his was to make his father’s funeral arrangements. While this brought an end to the family’s architectural business, they continued to live in the house until 1975. George Stauduhar’s architectural and personal papers were donated to the University of Illinois.
While Stauduhar designed a variety of buildings, he is most noted for his work for the Catholic Church. He designed over 200 churches in the Gothic Revival style in the upper Mississippi River Valley. Eight of his churches were built in Rock Island County
Rock Island County, Illinois
Rock Island County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 147,546, which is a decrease of 1.2% from 149,374 in 2000. Its county seat is Rock Island...
. His residential buildings were noted for his use of classical architectural styles that also incorporated his love for the romantic. He liked to mix textures and various architectural details in the homes he designed. His own home exemplifies this tendency in his work. Stauduhar also designed commercial buildings and steamboat
Steamboat
A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels...
interiors.
A sample of George Stauduhar’s designs in Rock Island includes:
- St. Mary’s Rectory (1890)
- John LooneyJohn Patrick LooneyJohn Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s. Looney was also a successful lawyer and newspaper man in Rock Island.-Background:...
Residence (1895) - Kelly Residence (1895)
- Villa de ChantalVilla de Chantal Historic DistrictVilla de Chantal Historic District is a historic district located in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. The property was designated a Rock Island Landmark in 1994, and it was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Its local landmark status was removed...
(1900–1919) - Sacred Heart Church (1901)
- Shields House (1904)
- Potter HousePotter House (Rock Island, Illinois)Potter House is an historic building located in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. It was designated a Rock Island Landmark in 1987, listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, and became a part of the Broadway Historic District on the national register in...
(1907) - West End Settlement (1907)
- Peoples National BankPeoples National Bank Building-Fries BuildingPeoples National Bank Building-Fries Building are two historic buildings located in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, United States. They were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999...
Remodel (1910) - Math Residence (1911)
- Audubon School (1912)
- A.D. Huesing Bottling Plant and Garage (1912)
- Fire Station #5 (1914)
- Eagles Building (1914)
- Fire Station #6 (1916)
- Long View ParkLongview Park Conservatory and GardensThe Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens is a city park with botanical garden, located at 1300 17th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. It is open daily without charge....
Chalet (1917) - Ward Residence (1918)
Architecture
Stauduhar designed his own home in 1895 utilizing an eclectic style with Free Classic influences. It features a tile roof, Classical pedimentPediment
A pediment is a classical architectural element consisting of the triangular section found above the horizontal structure , typically supported by columns. The gable end of the pediment is surrounded by the cornice moulding...
that sits on top of two-story columns, rounded bays, twisted copper downspouts and different window shapes used throughout the structure. Originally the second and third stories were covered in cedar shingles. They were replaced by stucco
Stucco
Stucco or render is a material made of an aggregate, a binder, and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as decorative coating for walls and ceilings and as a sculptural and artistic material in architecture...
after a 1918 fire. On the interior the dining room features a barrel-vaulted ceiling and elaborate woodwork in the entry hall.