John N. and Mary McQuilken House

The John N. and Mary McQuilken House, located in La Porte City, Iowa, is a historic structure built between 1900 and 1901, showcasing Colonial Revival architectural influences. Originally owned by a meat and poultry merchant and his wife, the house features a distinctive gambrel roof and an inset porch. After a period of conversion into an apartment, it underwent significant renovations in the mid-1980s to restore its original appearance. The house was recognized for its historical significance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, making it an interesting site for tourists and researchers alike.