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Street Scene in Beacon, Iowa, Circa 1910

Street Scene in Beacon, Iowa, Circa 1910

Title

Street Scene in Beacon, Iowa, Circa 1910

Description

Beacon, once known as the town of Enterprise, did not fully switch its name over until 1874. Beacon's success revolved around its coal mining connection and proximity to the railroad lines. Before Oskaloosa established a railroad line through its community, many goods came via railway to Beacon, allowing it to grow and become a thriving community. At one time, Beacon had its own town square. This picture depicts some homes along one of Beacon's main roads, that being Kilbourne Street.

Creator

Chuck Russell

Source

Chuck Russell

Publisher

Chuck Russell

Date

"2009-06-11"

Rights

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Format

still image/jpeg 2000

Type

image

Identifier

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http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,228

Collection