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Dows, Iowa
Dows is a city in Franklin and Wright counties of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 538 at the 2010 census.
History
Dows got its start in the year 1880, following construction of the railroad through that territory. Dows is named for a railroad contractor.
Historical sites
The Dows Historical Society and community volunteers have restored several historical buildings, three of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rock Island Depot in Dows was built in 1896. The historical society purchased and restored the depot in 1988 that houses an Iowa Welcome Center and historical railroad and community memorabilia. The Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Museum was built in 1899 and was restored in 1990. This is one of the best equipped blacksmith shops in the Midwest. The Fillmore Building, a large cornerstone building on the south side of Main Street, was built in 1894 and has housed many businesses over the years. In 1987 the building was purch
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Eldon Career Center students build the new Rock Island Depot in Eldon, Mo., Monday, April 26, 2021. Students are supervised by Building Trades instructor Kevin Otto.Â
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Mayor Trevor Vernon waves at locals passing by the new Rock Island Depot in Eldon, Mo., Monday, April 26, 2021. Vernon says, âThe school offered to build it, which was probably the only way it was going to happen.
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Students from the Eldon Career Center are bussed during the school day to the new Rock Island Depot site in Eldon, Mo., Monday, April 26, 2021.
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Students in the Eldon Career Center Building Trades program learn the fundamentals of masonry, carpentry, equipment operation, and more. Students practice these skills while building the Rock Island Depot in Eldon, Mo., Monday, April 26, 2021.
4/29/2021
Iowa Architectural Foundation is proud to announce that its walking tours are back for the 2021 season of Architecture on the Move with only a few modifications for health safety. These public tours provide an opportunity for people to appreciate and understand the architectural treasures of the city. Guides will wear microphones to enable social distancing.
The first tour of the season will be Friday, May 14.
Tours cover both contemporary and historic architecture. Guides will teach about architectural detail, style and elements, with intriguing stories and the historical significance of the buildings that shape the downtown skyline. Sign-in starts at 5 p.m., inside the atrium at Capital Square, 400 Locust St. Tours take off at 5:30 p.m. Masks are to be worn indoors and comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. The cost is $20 and tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite, where you will also find more details.