Fund Raising Events
Events are a vital part of GC&HHDA programming as fund raisers. These events also serve as a means… [more]
Mission Statement and Goals
In the past year, the GC&HHDA has been visiting and re-visiting our Mission Statement and Goals. … [more]
Gaines Streetscaping Project
The Edmund Gaines Group (EGG) is a group of representatives from non profits, businesses, government… [more]
Neighborhood News
Gold Coast Awarded “Great Places in America”
October 6, 2011 By PJ
The Gold Coast & Hamburg Historic District received a “Great Places in America” award for neighborhoods from the American Planning Association (APA) on Oct. 4, 2011 at a program at the Beiderbecke Inn, Western Ave. and 7th St. in Davenport, IA. For the past 5 years the APA has given national awards in the categories of streets, neighborhoods and [...]
Historic Preservation Ordinance Support
June 27, 2011 By PJ
The GC&HHDA voted and resolved to support of the Davenport Historic Preservation Ordinance proposal at a meeting held June 25, 2011. The proposed changes in the existing ordinance would strengthen the penalties for willful demolition, clarify the role of Davenport City Council in the appeal process, achieve consistency with National Parks Service language for Historic Preservation, clarify [...]
Gold Coast Grows with Grants
May 22, 2011 By PJ
Many projects in the Gold Coast-Hamburg Historic District would never have reached fruition without the help of grants from various sources. These grants have been welcomed and have run the financial gamut from $150 to $60,000. Many of the grant projects have nudged other grant sources into matching funds. The single largest contributor is thanks to the Riverboat [...]
Gaines St. Lights Up
May 7, 2011 By PJ
Up and down Gaines St. from Centennial Bridge to W. Locust St. the streets and boulevards are lighting up thanks to a group known as EGG. This project includes the purchase and installation of new energy efficient LED decorative lights, over 80 flower beds, new trees plus the repair and updating of streets and sidewalks. Edmund Gaines was [...]
Events
2012 Ice Cream Social
January 29, 2012 By PJ
On Sunday, July 15, 2011 from 2-4 pm in Herington Park on Gaines St. the GC&HHDA will be sponsoring its annual Ice Cream Social. There will be ice cream, drinks, desserts and games provided in this setting with a shaded shelter area and lots of playground equipment. Thanks to Tanise Colvin for organizing this event. Davenport’s [...]
2012 General Membership Meeting
January 29, 2012 By Danielle Stone
Feb, 18 10:30 meeting, 623 W 6th St
Current Projects
Scott St. Project Plans
September 7, 2011 By PJ
The Gold Coast bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River present a unique setting for walks, steps, and lighting. Previously the Gold Coast & Hamburg Historic District Association (GC&HHDA) has been instrumental in the planning and fund raising for the Ripley St. and the Western Ave. streets and steps. These areas have been adorned with decorative lighting, [...]

Gold Coast Grows with Grants
May 22, 2011 By PJ
Many projects in the Gold Coast-Hamburg Historic District would never have reached fruition without the help of grants from various sources. These grants have been welcomed and have run the financial gamut from $150 to $60,000. Many of the grant projects have nudged other grant sources into matching funds. The single largest contributor is thanks to the Riverboat [...]