John Deere House
Listed as “Deere, John, House” · Also known as Red Cliff
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Deere House
John Deere House, at 1217 11th Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 2003. It was among the first 2 of Moline’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 40 other Illinois listings.
What it isHistoric house in Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 45 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1217 11th Ave., Moline · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1John Deere HouseStart here
- 2Skelly Service StationBuilding · 0.3 mi on
11 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of John Deere House
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Questions about John Deere House
Is John Deere House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 2003 (Register number 02001756).
Is John Deere House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Rock Island Arsenal, 1.5 miles away.
Can you visit John Deere House?
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 John Deere House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 28893989 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.