DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Concerned last year that downtown Davenport would lose one of its historic buildings, one resident went out on a whim to save it.

Davenport Fire Capt. Sean Terrell made his move last spring, not long after a section of the roof caved in on the former Emeis Automotive Service building at 218 Iowa St., the Quad-City Times (http://bit.ly/2kPQ12C ) reported. At first, he inquired about purchasing only the shop's classic neon sign.