Surround yourself with elegance and craftsmanship at their best in this High Victorian home. Constructed in 1883 by manufacturer and... more »
Surround yourself with elegance and craftsmanship at their best in this High Victorian home. Constructed in 1883 by manufacturer and financier B.B. Richards, this 4-story Stick style mansion with Eastlake effects is one of the finest and most original Victorian homes in Dubuque. The Richards House features a dazzling display of nearly 90 stained glass windows, eight ornate fireplaces, seven varieties of varnished woodwork, 15 patterns of embossed wall-coverings, original chandeliers, hand-painted and embossed tile, elaborate built-ins and more. Our large rooms are furnished with period antiques. Most have concealed TV's, VCR's and DVD players, working fireplaces and private baths featuring original fixtures. Queen sized beds are standard. Rates include a full breakfast for two served in the formal Dining room. Beverages and snacks are always available. Note: Exterior restoration is in progress. Please don't let it deter you from seeing the fabulous interior.
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Upon pulling up to this B&B my
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Posted Oct 16, 2008
Excellent
Upon pulling up to this B&B my husband said "I'm not staying here it looks like it is falling apart." I told him let's go inside, I read a lot of reviews and this is a good place. Well, was he suprised. This B&B was very...
The website has all kinds of great pictures including pictures of the outside of the house which is not what it looks like. When you get there the place looks like a hole in the ground. There are so many beautiful houses around and the Richards...
I went to Dubuque to relax and renew.
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Posted Aug 28, 2008
Excellent
I went to Dubuque to relax and renew. Michelle was very accomodating and even gave me breakfast on my schedule. I enjoyed the movies, the popcorn, the wine, soda and coffee cakes. After a long day exploring in 3 states, it was nice to come back to...
My husband and I wanted a couple of days away from work and chose to go to the Galena area. For the price, this Dubuque location was a super value. Don't let the exterior scaffolding deter you from this wonderful B&B. The interior of the...
My mother and I stayed at the Richards
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Posted Jun 18, 2008
Excellent
My mother and I stayed at the Richards House to celebrate our 30th and 50th birthdays. We had a wonderful time! The breakfast was AMAZING! As were the chocolate chip cookies! Michelle was so friendly and full of great information. We shared the...
I've been staying at Richards House 2-3
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Posted Jun 12, 2008
Excellent
I've been staying at Richards House 2-3 times per year for the past 3 years, each time is a pleasure. The rooms are very comfortable, Michelle and her husband are very welcoming and helpful with every request. Lots of fun books and a huge movie...
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