First Methodist Episcopal Church in Clayton, Iowa. Built in 1891-1892. Location was at Lots 1, Blocks 9 and 10 in the town of Clayton. Note the boardwalk.
Work preparation began in approximately 1930 to pave the Highway 55 going through the town of Garnavillo, Iowa. The photo was taken looking north towards the City Park. Note the Harness shop on the corner. The men in the photo are identified as:…
In 1930, work was started on paving Main Street in Garnavillo, Iowa The road was also Highway 55. This photo was taken looking south on Main Street near the corner of Van Buren Street.
Photo of the paving of Hwy 55 / Main Street in Garnavillo, Iowa. The highway was later renamed to Highway 52. The building in the photo was part of the old Hardware Store. Men in photo are unidentified.
Photo of the paving of Hwy 55 / Main Street in Garnavillo, Iowa. The highway was later renamed to Highway 52. The building behind the dump truck was the Farmers State Bank. This building is now the Community Savings Bank (2017).
Photo of the paving of Hwy 55 / Main Street in Garnavillo, Iowa. Highway 55 was also known for being the Scenic Mississippi Highway. This highway through Garnavillo was later renamed to Highway 52. The photo was taken near the corner of Main Street…
The front part of Turner Hall was erected in 1870, at a cost of $1,800. This is a frame , 35' x 50'. In September 1873, the society bought the Methodist Church building and added it to their hall. The cost of this including rebuilding, fitting up,…