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Metadata
Object Name |
Store, Grocery |
Source |
Hancock County Historical Society |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.051.018 |
Credit line |
Hancock County Historical Society - Britt, Iowa |
Description |
This picture shows Crystal Lake's Post Office and Grocery Store. These buildings were located on Crystal Lake's Main Street and were across the street from the Crystal Lake Savings Bank. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy in a lesson on early towns and businesses of Iowa during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Crystal Lake, Iowa was founded and established in 1898 when the railway was constructed. The city was platted and surveyed by H.T. Ambrose and F.N. Pitkin and owned by A.C. Ripley. The petition for the incorporation of the city began on April 19, 1899 under Judge Kelley of the district court. The official incorporation took place on May 16, 1899. The Crystal Lake Post Office, (which was originally located in the Crystal Township which was established in 1869) was established in 1870 and operated until 1878, under postmaster William G. Rodman. The post office was later moved when Crystal Lake was established. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.168- History of Kossuth, Hancock and Winnebago Counties, Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
Hancock |
Multimedia Links |
Click here to view/hear the file. |
Search Terms |
Business & Industry Towns Main Street Business Architecture |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Hancock County Historical Society and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
