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Object Name |
Brochure |
Source |
Colfax Historical Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.072.017 |
Credit line |
Colfax Historical Museum |
Description |
The Close-To-Nature Company was created in 1908 but was not incorporated under Iowa laws until 1910. The company was set up to do general manufacturing. The company was established and ran by W.H. Monroe and Paul Monroe. Even though this company was established on the grounds of "general manufacturing," the company mostly made W.H. Monroe's inventions. The company made "portable buildings of all kinds": canvas houses, wooden cottages, bunk houses, refreshment booths, tourist tents, camp tents, tourist supplies, and numerous other necessities needed for camping or outdoor events. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
This object connects with the following standard: Standard SS.4.25 Technological Change: A lesson could be created about W.H. Monroe's inventions and how they helped technologically advance Iowa. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
Jasper |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Business & Industry Business people Housework Housing Inventors Industry |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Colfax Historical Museum 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. |
