Bettendorf Wheel Company
June 17, 2026
The Bettendorf Wheel Company was one of the first QC PastPort destinations, sponsored by MetroLINK to take Quad Citizens and tourists to historical destinations at
The Bettendorf Wheel Company was one of the first QC PastPort destinations, sponsored by MetroLINK to take Quad Citizens and tourists to historical destinations at
A guided tour can be wonderful, whether it’s an architectural tour of a city or a historical tour of a neighborhood. Yet, there’s something equally
We couldn’t do our work documenting and preserving local history without the gracious help of our Keepers of the Past. These people and organizations are
It was a challenging yet ultimately a rewarding year for QC PastPort. We had several new destinations go up across the Quad Cities, keeping our
As Lin-Manuel Miranda song goes: “Immigrants. We get the job done.” That’s been true of immigrant cultures to the Quad Cities going back many generations,
In a historic home in Rock Island, one woman has been quietly rescuing stories from our shared past. A retired pharmacist, Linda Anderson had already
It’s natural when traveling to stop and take in your surroundings, to imagine the historical events which took place in that very spot in previous
No one gets into preservation and recording local history for fame and fortune. It’s an endeavor taken on by those who are passionate about preserving
When you’re out enjoying a walk along the river or running an errand in near an industrial part of Bettendorf, you might not even realize
It’s an exciting time at QC PastPort. We have two new signs now installed. One is at the Antoine LeClaire House and the other is