District · Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell Historic Commercial District
A National Register-listed downtown core rebuilt in brick and stone after fires in 1889 and 1891, including a Louis Sullivan-designed former bank.
Written from primary sources · register as of Sep 2026
- On record
- 5 independent storefronts
- Kinds
- 5 categories · Eat 2 · Drink 1 · Shop 2
- Location
- Addresses on record · plotted as collected
- Chains
- None, by policy · multi-site operators are removed as the re-check finds them
Plotted from the register's own address points · north up
| № | Name | Category | Address | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat · 2 | ||||
| 01 | Saints Rest Coffee House Independent coffee house serving espresso drinks and baked goods, doubling as a venue for local art and music. | Coffee Shop | 917 Broad St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| 02 | Grin City Bakery Small-batch bakery known for donuts, cinnamon rolls, and fresh-baked breads and scones made daily. | Bakery | 934 Main St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Drink · 1 | ||||
| 03 | Grinnell Craft Brewhouse Craft brewery and taproom serving house beer, cider, and wine in downtown Grinnell. | Brewery | 923 Main St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Shop · 2 | ||||
| 04 | Anna Kayte's Boutique Women's clothing and accessories boutique in the historic downtown. | Boutique | 931 Main St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| 05 | Pioneer Bookshop Independent bookstore carrying fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and gifts; also serves as Grinnell College's official bookstore. | Bookstore | 933 Main St | Listed · independent · address on record |
Neighbouring districts
Distance between district centroids, as the crow fliesNewton · 5 on record · 27.8 km
Pella · 5 on record · 40.9 km
Amana · 5 on record · 71.2 km
Ankeny · 6 on record · 73.2 km