Bloomfield Square
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Bloomfield Square, at Madison, Jefferson, Franklin and Washington Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1976. It was among the first 3 of Bloomfield’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 24 other Iowa listings. The district takes in 51 historic buildings. The listing covers 1.5 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 111 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Madison, Jefferson, Franklin and Washington Sts., Bloomfield · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Bloomfield Square
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bloomfield Square
Is Bloomfield Square on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1976 (Register number 76000756).
Is Bloomfield Square a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James B. Weaver House, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Bloomfield Square?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bloomfield Square?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 111 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75338630 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.