Historic Homes, Fort Dodge, Iowa by Karl F. Haugen
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"Historic Homes of Fort Dodge, Iowa" by Karl F. Haugen is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work chronicles the history of 101 homes in Fort Dodge, Iowa, showcasing their architectural significance and the notable figures who lived in them over a span of more than a century. The book offers an insight into the community's rich heritage, capturing the essence of the city's development through its residential architecture.
The opening of the book introduces readers to the concept of the homes as not just buildings but as integral parts of Fort Dodge's history. Each home is described in terms of its construction details, original owners, and notable events associated with them. The text emphasizes how these residences reflect the community's evolution, highlighting the contributions of their occupants—from philanthropists and industrialists to local politicians and community leaders. Additionally, it notes that many of the featured homes still exist, protecting the visual and cultural memory of the town's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haugen, Karl F. |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Loomis, Allen R. |
| LoC No. | 76359377 |
| Title | Historic Homes, Fort Dodge, Iowa |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Historic buildings -- Iowa -- Fort Dodge |
| Subject | Dwellings -- Iowa -- Fort Dodge |
| Subject | Fort Dodge (Iowa) -- Buildings, structures, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63118 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 723 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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