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mississippi river: Architectural Wonders of the United States!!! - 07/03/10 09:01 AM
Government Bridge or Arsenal Bridge - Davenport, Iowa to Rock Island, Illinois
 
Designed by Ralph Modjeski and finished in 1896, the iron bridge has remained in service largely unchanged for over 100 years.
 
The biggest change was the construction of Lock and Dam #15 in 1934, which was built around and under the swing span.
 
The bridge is a twin deck structure that carries both rail (top level) and road traffic (bottom level).  It is really cool to drive across this Mississippi River bridge with a two hundred ton train traveling over your head!
 
It is one of two … (7 comments)

mississippi river: Davenport, Iowa: LeClaire Park Bandshell - 06/21/10 07:18 AM
 
A Jewel on the Mississippi Riverfront in Davenport, Iowa!

 A venue that has hosted many famous people!

 Look at the beautiful detail!

 Fabulous Architecture!

 Even the back has ornate detail!

 Mr. W.D. Petersen paid to have this erected in 1924.
It was in memoriam of his daughter, Wilma Hopkins Petersen.
The Kiwanis Club of Davenport was named as Trustee.
What a beautiful memorial.......

....in a beautiful setting!
For more info on Davenport, Iowa, please call:




LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR®

Lucky Lang, SRES®, RFC
Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
Mel … (4 comments)

mississippi river: Military Transferees Heading to the Rock Island Arsenal! - 01/12/08 07:07 PM
First Army is coming to the Rock Island Arsenal and the Quad Cities!
 
Hello, from the Quad-Cities!  The Rock Island Arsenal is a beautiful military base located in the middle of the Mississippi River!  With the Rock Island Arsenal and regional headquarters located here, there are many magnificent government quarters that sit right on the Mississippi river front. 
The Quad-Cities is a beautiful river community that is rich in heritage, culture, and quality of life! It is located approximately halfway between Chicago and Des Moines on I-80 at the Mississippi River. Terrain varies from flat corn fields to heavily wooded ravines and views from … (6 comments)

mississippi river: 5535 Delton Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52804 - SOLD!!! - 12/16/07 10:12 AM
Davenport, Iowa real estate has never looked so good!  James V. Costello Builders, Inc. will do it again!
Jamie will build this 2,491 square foot home on this lot or the home of your dreams.
This fantastic home features 4 big bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage!

The kitchen has a plethora of cabinets and granite counter tops!

Dining room has a terrific tray ceiling and a window box with casement windows!

The home features the ever popular angle-staircase plan!

All custom-made trim, balusters, railings, and handrails really set this home apart from the others!

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mississippi river: 711 Vine Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804 - SOLD!!! - 11/22/07 09:19 AM

Look, folks, it ain't nothing pretty, but it could be and it's only $55,000!!!

Right now this 2 BR, 720 square foot ranch house is rented for $550 per month!   Includes car storage :)

The new deck, as you can see, provides for a great storage area as well!!!

The old saying is, "You can't see the forest through the trees".
Well with this one that might be true but you can see the Mississippi River through the trees!

The Mississippi River Valley view really is nice.
In 2003, the owners installed a new roof, new … (10 comments)

mississippi river: 597 Clover Hill Lane, LeClaire, Iowa 52753 - SOLD!!! - 11/22/07 08:45 AM
Now here is a beautiful building lot in the lovely city of LeClaire, Iowa!!!
It is in the wonderful Wolff Run Estates subdivision situated just on the bluff of the Mississippi River!
All utilities are located to this vacant lot and it's ready for you to build your dream home on!
The terrain is fairly flat with some trees to the rear.  It is 22,750 square feet or .52 Acre in size!
This new home subdivision has protective covenants with minimum building size restrictions.
The homes being built here are up to $500,000!!!  It is only 3 minutes to I-80 and convenient to everything.
The owner … (2 comments)

mississippi river: Davenport, Iowa is a GREAT PLACE!!! - 11/10/07 03:40 PM
Davenport, Iowa was recently confirmed as a GREAT PLACE by the Governor of the state of Iowa, Chet Culver!
Our biggest asset, the Mississippi River, was instrumental in playing a part of this recognition as we all work together to improve our Riverfront, LeClaire Park, and Centennial Park shown above and below.
This means that Davenport, Iowa will receive state grant money to help with the continuation of improvements!
To see the full new story, go to the article in the Quad City Times.
Congratulations to Davenport, Iowa!!!
Let's continue to do GREAT THINGS!!!
For information about Davenport, IOWA REAL ESTATE contact:
LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR®
Lucky Lang, Realtor … (2 comments)

mississippi river: 593 Clover Hill Lane, LeClaire, Iowa 52753 - 11/08/07 11:57 PM
LeClaire Iowa real estate has never looked so good!  James V. Costello Builders, Inc. has come to town!
Jamie will build this 2,491 square foot home on this lot or the home of your dreams.
This fantastic home features 4 big bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage!
The kitchen has a plethora of cabinets and granite counter tops!
Dining room has a terrific tray ceiling and a window box with casement windows!
The home features the ever popular angle-staircase plan!
All custom-made trim, balusters, railings, and handrails really set this home apart from the others!
The two-story entry foyer is spectacular!
A massive master bath to indulge … (13 comments)

mississippi river: 593 Clover Hill Lane, LeClaire, Iowa 52753 - SOLD! - 10/14/07 09:17 PM
Now here is a beautiful building lot in the lovely city of LeClaire, Iowa!!!
It is in the wonderful Wolff Run Estates subdivision situated just on the bluff of the Mississippi River!
All utilities are located to this lot and it's ready for you to build your dream home on!
The terrain is fairly flat with some trees to the rear.  It is 19,800 square feet or .45 Acre in size!
This new home subdivision has protective covenants with minimum building size restrictions.
The homes being built here are up to $500,000!!!  It is only 3 minutes to I-80 and convenient to everything.
Other lots are … (16 comments)

mississippi river: 414 E. 6th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 - 10/14/07 08:53 PM
Who says that you can't get a good deal on land anymore?
             This is the street view of the 64' x 150' vacant lot for sale in Davenport, Iowa.
Here is the view of the single family homes, duplexes, and one 15-plex across the street as well as the downtown Davenport, Iowa skyline.
This would be the view towards the Mississippi River that would give you a partial river view.
All utilities are at the lot and you could build a single family home or a duplex on it.
There are some special incentive programs that could be available for someone building.
Are you ready for the … (2 comments)

mississippi river: Davenport Iowa Real Estate is the Best in the USA!!! - 07/27/07 10:49 AM

Davenport, Iowa has been my home all of my life and I'm proud of her!!!
Having visited all of the states in this great country, Davenport, Iowa is the best!!!
Not only do I think so, but the nation's mayors voted DAVENPORT IOWA MOST LIVABLE CITY IN THE USA !!!
Davenport, Iowa is a part of the Quad Cities, USA.  We have the greatest values in real estate!
We have Homes of Distinction!!!
            
Like this beauty at 6855 Little Cabin Road, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
and this awesome Villa at 708 Wells Fargo Trail, LeClaire, Iowa 52753! (Now Pending!)
Here are some other properties for sale:
2650 WILKES AVENUE, … (13 comments)

mississippi river: 708 Wells Fargo Trail, LeClaire, Iowa 52753 - SOLD! - 07/21/07 03:03 PM

Convenient condominium living in this Villa for only $239,900!!!
LeClaire, Iowa real estate has never been so affordable with almost 2,900 square feet finished
it is priced at less than $86 per square foot!!!  There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs
and 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom in the walk-out lower level.
The open floor plan flows smoothly from this awesome kitchen with all stainless steel appliances
across the breakfast bar to the dining room and into the family room!
The kitchen and dining room have beautiful solid cherry flooring and sweeping cathedral ceilings! 
 
The sealed-glass gas fireplace is the focus in the fabulous family room!
The views off … (19 comments)

mississippi river: DAVENPORT IOWA MOST LIVABLE CITY IN THE USA !!! - 06/25/07 06:48 PM

That's right!  Good o' Davenport, Iowa, heart of the USA, received the distinction from the U.S. Conference of Mayors today in Los Angeles!  Previously, Davenport had made the Forbes Magazine list for Best Places For Business and Careers.
       
The Mississippi River and our attention to it seems to have put us at the top of the list of 19,217 cities under 100,000 population. 
             It's our wonderful restaurants like the Boat House right on the Mississippi River front!

                  It's our beautiful parks and amenities, many of which are on the riverfront!
             It's our beautiful baseball stadium and Swing Baseball team right on our … (4 comments)

mississippi river: 420 E. 6th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 - 05/06/07 10:10 PM

                                        This Home is a Fixer-Upper and is only $30,000!!!
It is a 2 bedroom 2 story with over 1800 square feet and has a partial Mississippi River view!
                              
It is being sold "as-is, where-is".  House could be rented for $600 per month when fixed up.
           THERE IS ALSO A LOT IMMEDIATELY TO THE WEST FOR SALE AS MLS# 4086468 FOR $3,000.
                IT IS 64' x 150' AND IT ALSO HAS A PARTIAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER VIEW!!!
                                                       FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LUCKY LANG AT:
                                                               Lucky Lang, Realtor ®             Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
                                                   Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585
Cell: … (10 comments)

mississippi river: 420 E. 6th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 - 05/05/07 06:30 AM

                                        This Home is a Fixer-Upper and is only $30,000!!!
It is a 2 bedroom 2 story with over 1800 square feet and has a partial Mississippi River view!
                              
It is being sold "as-is, where-is".  House could be rented for $600 per month when fixed up.
THERE IS ALSO A LOT IMMEDIATELY TO THE WEST FOR SALE AS MLS# 4086468 FOR $3,000.
                IT IS 64' x 150' AND IT ALSO HAS A PARTIAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER VIEW!!!
                   For more information about DAVENPORT, IOWA REAL ESTATE CONTACT:
                                                               Lucky Lang, Realtor ®             Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
                                     Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585
     Cell: … (0 comments)

mississippi river: Stop in for some Swing Baseball!!! - 05/05/07 05:48 AM
Baseball season has begun at John O'Donnell Stadium in Davenport, Iowa!  A few snow flakes flew as
    
           my quartet sang the National Anthem for the opening game.  From left to right are:
                            Dr. Greg Garvin     Lucky Lang     Stan Brown    Amos Glanz
    
            It's a beautiful setting to enjoy a ball game down on the Mississippi River!
             Tickets are now on sale at Swing Baseball or you can call (563) 324-3000.
                                                   So Let's Play Ball!!!
Lucky Lang
qcfsbr.com
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mississippi river: Spring has Sprung in Iowa!!! - 05/04/07 09:47 PM
Baseball season has begun at John O'Donnell Stadium in Davenport, Iowa!  A few snow flakes flew as
    
           my quartet sang the National Anthem for the opening game.  From left to right are:
                            Dr. Greg Garvin     Lucky Lang     Stan Brown    Amos Glanz
    
            It's a beautiful setting to enjoy a ball game down on the Mississippi River!
             Tickets are now on sale at Swing Baseball or you can call (563) 324-3000.
                                                   So Let's Play Ball!!!
Lucky Lang
qcfsbr.com
(0 comments)

mississippi river: 1200 Bridgeview Place, LeClaire, Iowa 52753 - SOLD! - 05/03/07 06:49 AM

  ONLY  $274,000 !!!
                    1200 Bridgeview Place, LeClaire, Iowa  This property is now SOLD!
HOMES LIKE THIS BEAUTY ARE AVAILABLE IN THE AWESOME STATE OF IOWA!!!  THIS ONE IS LOCATED JUST UP FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC LECLAIRE, IOWA.  IT IS ALSO A CLOSE AND CONVENIENT DRIVE TO THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL.  THE FRONT PORCH BECKONS YOU TO COME RELAX AND ENJOY THE COUNTRY FEEL OF THE BLUFFS. SPACIOUS 2 STORY FOYER, FOUR FABULOUS BEDROOMS, TWO AND A HALF BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS, OPEN STAIRWAY SHOWCASES THE LOVELY WOODWORK AND 9' CEILINGS ON MAIN FLOOR.  THE KITCHEN IS TRULY THE … (1 comments)

mississippi river: Spring has Sprung in Iowa!!! - 04/19/07 06:43 PM
    
Baseball season has begun at John O'Donnell Stadium in Davenport, Iowa!  A few snow flakes flew as
    
           my quartet sang the National Anthem for the opening game.  From left to right are:
                            Dr. Greg Garvin     Lucky Lang     Stan Brown    Amos Glanz
    
            It's a beautiful setting to enjoy a ball game down on the Mississippi River!
             Tickets are now on sale at Swing Baseball or you can call (563) 324-3000.
                                                   So Let's Play Ball!!!
Lucky Lang
qcfsbr.com
(14 comments)

mississippi river: Riverboat Gambling in Iowa! - 04/17/07 06:28 AM

Back in 1989, Iowa legislators passed a law permitting Riverboat Gamblingwith certain restrictions for the first time in this country in decades.  Iowa was first but over the next several years Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri followed course.  Most of the casinos are located on the Des Plaines, Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio Rivers.  With several changes in the laws over the years, Iowa now allows 24-hour, no-limit, dockside gambling. 
Davenport, Iowa has a new Sky Bridge that leads pedestrians from a downtown parking garage across Highway 61 to the Mississippi Riverfront and the entrance to the Rhythm City Riverboat Casino.
Bettendorf, Iowa boasts the colorful … (7 comments)

 
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