Reputed to be the oldest surviving structure in Winnebago County, this c. 1875 church retains the pews, altar, tin ceilings and flooring from when it was last used as a church. A basement was added to the structure in 1926. It was donated to the Winnebago Historical Society about 10 years ago and since then, [...]
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This 12 sided pavilion sits atop a hill in the City Park at Riverton. The open air structure was completed in 1897 and intended to provide a stage for encampments of the newly founded Patriots of America. William Harvey founded the populist organization to advocate for returning to the free coining of silver and support [...]
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Spanning the Middle River near Winterset, the Holliwell Covered Bridge is one of five remaining original covered bridges in Madison County. The bridge was completed in 1880 by Harvey P. Jones and George K. Foster at a time when timber truss bridges were practical and economical in areas where wood was plentiful. Having a roof [...]
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