Mason City, Iowa Historic Preservation Commission

Mason City, Iowa Historic Preservation Commission The Mason City, Iowa Historic Preservation Commission is a 6-member Commission, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

The Commission promotes the preservation and enhancement of historic resources in the community.

06/01/2026

We want to thank everyone for sharing there stories and thoughts on all the properties posted on our page for Historic Preservation Month.

We wish we could save all the Historic properties in our community, but unfortunately we cannot. It is up to the property owner or a group of individuals in the community to spearhead restoring or repurposing a property. This was shown by some of the properties posted this past month. The Historic Park Inn being one of the biggest communuty involvement projects to restore a historic property that now provides Mason City with tourism dollars and brings people from all over the world to our community.

The HPC is a resource to help you with questions you may have and to discuss grant and other funding sources that can be used for a project. If there is a property you are passionate about saving feel free to reach out and we will be more than willing to have a discussion with you.

Are you willing to step up to help with Fire Station #2 on South Federal, saving the train depot south of Sidewinders or any other property you feel passionate about. It takes a village to make things happen.

Thank you again for all that was shared.

On this last day of Historic Preservation Month we recognize the oldest house still in Mason City, the Cannon House. Bu...
05/31/2026

On this last day of Historic Preservation Month we recognize the oldest house still in Mason City, the Cannon House. Built in 1866, it is a story and 1/2 stone house and was in the family until 1963. It was originally 3 miles outside Mason City at the time of construction, but the area was later incorporated into City limits in the 1970's. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

05/31/2026

We are just two weeks away from the TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event at the Mason City Municipal Airport.

Appointments are available on a first come first served basis, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/

Today we feature another Prairie Scool style house, the Yelland House built in 1910 and designed by Wright's associate, ...
05/30/2026

Today we feature another Prairie Scool style house, the Yelland House built in 1910 and designed by Wright's associate, William Drummond. It features broad hip roofs, board and batten siding, stucco on the upper story, and centrally located fireplace which the interior revolves around. In 2008, the house had a major fire and thanks to local developer, Jeff Tierney, it was saved and restored in 2010. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The Stockman house built in 1908 and was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a Prairie School style variation of Wrig...
05/29/2026

The Stockman house built in 1908 and was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a Prairie School style variation of Wright's "Fireproof House" design, finished in stucco over wood frame construction. It also features dark wood bands Wright termed as "back-band trim to frame the corners of the house. It was originally located at 311 1st SE, but was moved to 530 1st St NE to be saved and restored and is available for the public tours. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Today's featured property is the First National Bank Building, completed in 1911. This property is a successor the firs...
05/28/2026

Today's featured property is the First National Bank Building, completed in 1911. This property is a successor the first bank in the county called Cerro Gordo County Bank, first established in 1869. After several moves, it replaced the 2 story stone building that local architect E. R. Bogardus previously designed at this location. It is a Early Commercial style that featured a modestly decorated main floor and attic level with five floors of brick construction.
The building now houses office space on the ground floor and apartments on the upper ones. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Today we feature the Egloff house, built in 1939. It represents the International Style architecture - a rarity in Iowa...
05/27/2026

Today we feature the Egloff house, built in 1939. It represents the International Style architecture - a rarity in Iowa. It was originally located at 655 7th Street NE, but was saved and moved 310 E State Street after the 2008 flood in Mason City. The architect was E. Richard Cone of St Paul, Minnesota who was Dr. Egloff's brother-in-law. It was built by local contractor Arne Hovlik. One unique feature is the recreation room that resembles the inside of a ship with porthole windows and an inlaid rubber compass in the floor. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

Today we feature the C. F. Franke house built in 1916 and represents a Mason City variation to the Prairie School style ...
05/26/2026

Today we feature the C. F. Franke house built in 1916 and represents a Mason City variation to the Prairie School style design using stucco over correlated masonery to give the visual panelization of the walls. Another deviation is the cut back eaves on the upper story. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

On this Memorial day we feature Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery located in the heart of Mason City. Many of Mason City found...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial day we feature Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery located in the heart of Mason City. Many of Mason City founders, civic leaders and individuals like Meredith Willson and his family are buried here. Veterans from the civil war up to the Iraq War found their final resting place here. We are greatful for their service. The Historic Melson Mausoleum was built in 1915 by Joshua Melson, who was a local contractor-developer who purchased and planned River Heights area and developed Rock Crest-Rock Glen. The Cemetery was placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 2018.

Today we feature the Historic Park Inn Hotel/Restaraunt and City National Bank originally completed in 1910 and designed...
05/24/2026

Today we feature the Historic Park Inn Hotel/Restaraunt and City National Bank originally completed in 1910 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. After being listed on the Iowa Historical Preservation Alliance's Most Endangered Places in 1999, thanks to community support and endless volunteer hours it was renovated and reopened as a hotel/restaurant again in September 2011. Today it is visited by people from around the world. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and is a contributing property to the Mason City Downtown Historic Distict.

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10 First Street NW
Mason City, IA
50401

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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