Awesome Clausen! The 2016 Gold Coast-Hamburg Historic District Home Tour Clausen made his home in the Gold Coast. He designed both the residences and work places of his neighbors. The 2016 tour includes five Clausen-related buildings, including the architect’s residence, three homes and an apartment building. The structures were built between 1870 and 1906; the […]
Davenport to Host Historic Preservation Conference By Sarah Ritter • Jan 20, 2016 Courtesy of WVIK Quad Cities 90.3 News, Music, Arts & Culture Over 400 historians, government officials, and architects will travel from all over Iowa to Davenport this fall. This week, the city announced it’ll host the state-wide historic preservation conference in […]
Davenport Neighborhood Welcomes Prospective Homebuyers September 15th, 2013 from noon-4pm – (Sept 4, 2013 update) As of 9/4/13 the following homes will be open – these may be subject to change before the Sept. 15 Open House as homes go on or off the market: 412 W. 6th St. 729 W. 6th St. 816 W. […]
Through a Davenport city program, teens from across the nation descended on Davenport the week of June 23, 2013. The teens paid their own way to give of their time and talent to help qualified homeowners by painting their homes. These participating volunteers were housed at Smart Intermediate School. Paint for the project was provided […]
The GC-HHDA welcomed new neighbors at a cook-out on June 22, 2013 with Jeremy Keninger hosting. Approximately 50 people were in attendance setting out the welcome mat for 5 new families to the Gold Coast. Brats, hamburgers, side dishes and Whitey’s Ice Cream were a big hit. Good conversation ensued and kids had a fantastic […]
Amidst chilly temperatures for onlookers and great temperatures for runners, the 2013 Project Renewal Run for Renewal was held Saturday, April 20, 2013 with enthusiastic and energetic participants completing the 1/2 mile Kid’s “Treat House Trot” or the 5K Run/Walk. The GC-HHDA encouraged runners at the top of the “Ripley Rise”, the very steep hill […]
In the spring of 2012 two diseased fir trees were taken down in the Gold Coast Park, part of a stand of trees planted a dozen years ago. In the past years 5 trees have been removed by Alex Ploen with the help of GC-HHDA members. Trees were cut down, chopped up and stacked on […]
Project Renewal is announcing its annual 5K Run/Walk “Run For Renewal” and 1/2 mile “Treat House Trot” on Saturday, April 20, 2013. All proceeds go to Project Renewal youth program. You may register online at www.projectrenewal.net or print out a form to mail in registration. This is a great opportunity for our neighborhood! It has […]
. The Gold Coast – Hamburg Historic District Association proudly invites you for a day to remember in the Gold Coast in Davenport, IA. If you would like to participate or have some of your friends, co-workers and/or employees enjoy a holiday in our historic neighborhood, we’d love to host you. The Gold Coast is […]
Incoming Saint Ambrose University freshmen “Bees” buzzed around the Gold Coast neighborhood on Monday, August 20, 2012 as part of their Urban Plunge Program. SAU Urban Plunge brings these freshmen into various sites in the community to participate in projects with non-profit Quad City groups. 18 SAU freshmen and 3 staff tackled the Western Ave. […]
The 2012 Ice Cream Social was held at the Gold Coast Park July 29, 2012 infused with great Whitey’s ice cream, games, and good conversation.
The Gold Coast Tour of Sept. 24-25 2011 was a huge success. The 5 homes on the tour were spectacular and compliments were flowing. “One of the best I’ve been to…”; “I can’t imagine them (911 W. 7th St.) changing from a boarded up house to this in 2 years!”; “This is my first tour and I’m […]
Despite the rain approximately 30 neighbors gathered for a cookout Sat. June 25, 2011 at 729 Western Ave. Hardy souls are used to the rain as the same thing happened last year! In spite of the dampness a great time was had with lots of good food, music and conversation.
The Gold Coast & Hamburg Historic District Association Home Tour, “Built to Last: Jewels of the Gold Coast”, is slated for Sept. 24-25, 2011. Five lovely renovated historic homes as well as the German American Heritage Center, the Jipp Center and Cafe d’Marie will be open on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 am-4 pm and […]
Saturday, June 25, 2011. Details to follow
A High Tea is scheduled this year for Dec 10. Please check back for more details!
The GC-HHDA Beautification Committee with Terry Genz as Chair has set dates for the spring clean up of the Gold Coast Park and the Western Ave. Steps. Park clean up will be the morning of April 20, 2013 and Western Ave. Steps on June 8, 2013. Contact [email protected] for details. The Gold Coast Park was […]
Please join us on Jan 15 & 22 for our annual goal setting meetings.