Pucker Street Historic District

Historically, the “gateway” into this residential district was from 13^th Street heading east along 8^th Avenue where the earliest homes were built for the communities most influential citizens and where some of the most impressive homes still stand.  This neighborhood was called “Pucker Street”, reportedly for the decidedly superior attitude of some of its earliest residents.  This tree-lined avenue was marked by a street originally paved in the early 1900s with asphalt because the ladies that lived along the street did not want a noisy brick street to disturb the peace of the neighborhood.

The Pucker Street Historic District contains 84 structures as part of the of the District of which 46 are primary buildings with the remaining being carriage houses/horse barns and modern garage structures.

Terrace Park Historic District

The Terrace Park Historic District was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.  The Terrace Park District consists of 16 dwellings along two north-south streets in part of the Gray and Greene’s Addition.  The district is bounded on the west by 11t Street on the north by 10^th Avenue on the south by 9^th Avenue and on the east by 12^th Street. 

The Terrace Park District was originally situated on a knoll slightly elevated above the surrounding neighborhoods by some early prominent businessmen and community leaders.

May is the National Preservation Month, and it provides the perfect opportunity to explore your community’s heritage.

Central Business District Historic District

The City of Marion is actively pursuing grant funding to assist the City in the Designation of a portion of the Central Business District to the National Register of Historic Places.

The City recently completed an intensive survey and evaluation of the entire downtown commercial area and has identified a potential district that meets the criteria for a National Register of Historic Places District Nomination.

A Map of this historic district will be available soon.

Pucker Street Walking Tour (pdf) / District Map (pdf)

Terrace Park Walking Tour (pdf) / District Map (pdf)

Central Business District Walking Tour (pdf)

1892 (Approximate) Plat Map (pdf) (NEW -10/22/07)

All of the walking tour pamphlets were created and designed by Judy Hull of Marion.

Pucker Street Revisited (2002)

Terrace Park Historic District (2005)

Roads, Railroads & Trolley Cars of Marion (2007)

These books are available for $15.00 at the Marion Public Library or the Marion Heritage Center.  The books were created and designed by Judy Hull of Marion.

David Hockett, AICP

Assistant Planning & Development Director

1225 6^th Avenue Suite 210

Marion, Iowa 52302

Phone:  319-743-6320

Fax:      319-373-4260

E-mail:  dhockett@cityofmarion.org

Web:  www.cityofmarion.org/planning