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Garnavillo -Turner Hall

Title

Garnavillo -Turner Hall

Description

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, etc., was about $1,200. A stage was put in at this time. Seen in this photo is the addition to the far right added in 1873. Note the kerosene lamp post and the high rising lightening rods. The location of this building was on the northeast corner of north Main Street and Watson Street.

Source

Garnavillo Historical Society

Date

1873

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational purposes as long as it is not altered in anyway. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted.

Format

Photocopy 8x10 BW

Type

still image

Original Format

photocopy

Physical Dimensions

8x10

File Name

TurnerHall-1.jpg

Repository

Garnavillo Historical Society

Repository Collection

Garnavillo Historical Society Archives

Digital item created

2017-wolter