Riverbend Antiques features over 250,000 items in 7 historic buildings.
The Buggy Works
By 1870 the Buggy Works was essential to the day’s mode of
transportation. Now it lends plenty of space for the “bed” room filled
with furniture from Golden Oak to Primitive Pine to Victorian Walnut.
Plus stained glass, brass beds, cradles, frames and rocking horses. Then
there’s the old world room bursting with one of a kind gems including
primitives, animal relics, nautical and railroad items…plus much more.
The Livery Stable
In 1868 this building was necessary for Davenport residents and the
care of their horses. Now in the stable you’ll find a huge country
kitchen area, the “bath” room, tools, movie props, lamps, stained glass
and collectibles old and rare. the old blacksmith shop in back is now
the Riverbend restoration area where antiques are lovingly brought back
to their original beauty.
The House
Build in 1862 this red brick Georgian style was the first home of Dr. George Worley.
Hibernian Hall
This 4-story hall, built in 1886, was the Irish National Convention Center. The gabled roof building in the rear was built in 1830
(Davenport’s oldest downtown building still standing) and house the
first Christian church West of the Mississippi River. These historic
buildings are now home to Riverbend’s huge art deco room, the President’s
room, a toy room and a giant “dining” room loaded with furniture, china,
silver and paintings. Be sure to check out the Davenport School of Yoga and The Internet Players.
The Land
Originally inhabited by the great Sauk Cheif Black Hawk and the Sauk and Fox Indian tribes. The 1830 signing of the Black Hawk Treaty conveyed the land where Riverbend sits then became property of Antoine LeClaire, a noted businessman. Subsequently, through a federal grant, the land became property of the Catholic Church, Saint Anthony's was built in 1837 (you can see it across Brady Street from Riverbend) The excess land was sold and buildings and business were established.
Visit us at 419 Brady St in Davenport, Iowa, where the Mississippi river bends East to West!
Hours: Mon – Sat. 11am – 5pm. Sun 12-4.
Contact: Ron Bellomy – 563-323-8622
Email: riverbendantiques12@yahoo.com
