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Wartburg Teachers' Seminary

Waverly, Iowa • Bremer County

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About This Property

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Wartburg Teachers' Seminary in Waverly, Iowa, is a prominent institutional complex established by the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Iowa. Its main building, a striking example of Romanesque Revival architecture, was constructed in 1884.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
1/20/1978
Other Names
Old Main

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Education; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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