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This pump organ was purchased by Germanic immigrants to Davenport, Iowa. Though, primarily used as a furnishing in an affluent home, these organs were used by families to produce entertainment within their homes and provide them the ability to play…

A wooden and metal trunk that once belonged to a Germanic immigrant into the Davenport, Iowa area. This type of trunk would have housed most of the belongings that these immigrants would have been able to take with them to their new homes in America.

This trunk, once belonging to Friederike Henningsen, was brought from his former homeland to DAvenport, Scott County, Iowa. Luggage of this sort would have came from an affluent individual as it is made of highly skilled craftsmanship.

This assortment of luggage and barrels were typical for immigrants of the 1800's. Most ships required that the passengers bring with them all the food that they would need for the journey which is why there are barrels. Additionally, they would store…

The front side of what would become the German American Heritage Center and Museum.

Sketch created to show what the renovated building would look like.

Vantage point from the entry way prior to renovations in November of 1994.

Exterior view of the GAHC Building during the late winter of 1994-1995

Up close view of the southeast corner of the GAHC building. c.1995