Originally opened in 1904 as Moline's Carnegie-funded public library, this approximately 18,000-square-foot, three-story Neoclassical landmark is one of downtown Moline's most recognizable properties. Four massive Ionic columns frame the full-height entrance porch, while the interior showcases craftsmanship rarely found today, including five fireplaces, a grand oak staircase and several original tin ceilings. Approximately 6,000 square feet per floor provides a flexible setting for arts, education, events, professional offices, institutional operations or other creative commercial uses, subject to zoning and applicable approvals. Designated a Moline Landmark and recognized as a contributing property within the Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District, this exceptional building pairs more than a century of community history with an opportunity to shape its next chapter. Located within Moline's River Edge Redevelopment Zone. Broker is a principal in the ownership of property and licensed in Illinois and Iowa.
1904Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$33Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim Miner• HomeSmart Residential and Commercial Realty
Listed by Kerry Panozzo• HomeSmart Residential and Commercial Realty
Downtown Moline Historic District, located between the Mississippi Riverfront and 16th Street, is a historic and walkable Moline neighborhood with brick storefront blocks and a river-oriented streetscape. The district’s character concentrates around 5th Avenue and 17th Street, where independent restaurants, coffee counters, galleries, and marquee-lit venues line the sidewalks. The TaxSlayer Center, the Sound Conservatory, and the Moline Public Library anchor the calendar with concerts, performances, and community programming. Late-19th- and early-20th-century commercial architecture sets a classic Main Street rhythm, with upper-floor windows and detailed cornices. Riverfront paths and plazas add open-air breathing room between show nights and café hours. A compact grid keeps errands, dining, and events in one continuous loop.
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Property details
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Finance
Interior features
Mixed-use interior (property configured for both residential and commercial uses)
Exterior features
Corner location at 5th Ave and 17th St
Frontage on a city street and public road
Home design
Mixed Use property
Owned by a limited liability company
Construction
Built before 1978
Financial info
Offered for sale or rent
Annual property tax (2025): $16,391.12
Other
Three-unit building
Parcel number 0832404001
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