Henry Weis House

Waterloo, United States

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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The Henry Weis House, built in 1902 in Waterloo, Iowa, is a two-story frame residence designed by the local architectural firm Murphy & Ralston for Henry Weis, a factory owner who produced egg case fillers for shipping protection. The house exemplifies transitional design, blending Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles: Queen Anne characteristics appear in its irregular plan, wraparound porch, full-height bays, and small screened and second-floor porches, while Colonial Revival elements include Ionic fluted porch columns and dentil-decorated cornices with consoles. The gable ends feature foliated designs. Originally the family home into the 1930s, the house was converted to apartments and later became a bed and breakfast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, it now serves as both a historic property and working inn, with informational displays about Henry Weis and his business legacy.