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41. 1236 17th Street – Yerbury House
Broadway National Register Historic District: 1998
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Construction Date: 1916
Built in 1916, the Yerbury House is the only brick Colonial Revival home in the Broadway Historic District. The symmetrical design, as well as the use of transoms above windows, is very common in Colonial Revival homes. The arched hood above the front door is a feature that is unique in Broadway. Brick headers and a large fireplace are additional assets.
Walter and Marie Yerbury were the first owners. Walter was the son of William and Jane Yerbury, who founded the Rock Island Steam Dye Works. As a boy, he lived above his parents’ shop in downtown Rock Island. After William’s death, Jane carried on the business. When Jane retired, Walter took over the family company, which had grown to one of the largest dyers and cleaners in the region. When Jane passed away in 1912, she was survived by only three of her thirteen children, Walter being one of them.
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