Garvin House, Herbert Hoover NHS, West Branch, IA

**Herbert Hoover National Historic Site** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000110, date listed 10/15/1966

Off I-80

West Branch, IA (Cedar County)

A National Historic Landmark (www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/list-of-nh...).

Herbert Hoover National Historical Site commemorates the birth and boyhood of Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st President, elder statesman, humanitarian and engineer. Herbert Hoover's birthplace was designated a national historic site on August 12, 1965. It is of value in illustrating and commemorating American history by preserving in a fair degree of integrity the environment of a future president, the legacy of his public service represented in the collections of the Presidential Library and his final resting place. As such, the national historic site is a complex of resources that evoke and illustrate the entire career of an important figure in 20th century history.

The park contains three separate areas that together memorialize the life of Herbert Hoover. The portion of the village of West Branch immediately adjacent to and including the birthplace cottage and blacksmith shop is undergoing restoration. When complete it will recall the small, late 19th century Midwestern village from which Hoover came. The Presidential Library, administered by the National Archives and Records Service, represents his years as a public servant and stands near the historic village. The gravesite is the third of the areas. (pg 13) (1)

HS-7 Amanda Garvin House. A two-story frame house, 23'x 32’,built in the period 1871-74, on Lot 6. This house exterior differs little from its pre-1905 appearance except for asphalt shingles on the roof, later back porch addition and the auto garage attached to a shed associated with the 1900 period. Main body color is 2.5Y 9/4 tint, with 2.5Y 6/4 trim. House is in deteriorated condition with major structural repairs required. It is vacant and unusable as quarters without renovation. (pg 4) (1)

References (1) NRHP Nomination Form s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/lz/electronic-records/rg...

Taken in: United States / Iowa / Springdale Township / West Branch (show map)

Taken on: July 18, 2019

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