Barn Quilts of Buchanan County
The Barn Quilts of Buchanan County, a project initiated in 2006, is designed to celebrate our agricultural heritage by highlighting local farm buildings with beautiful, quilt-related folk art. The full tour includes 110 quilt blocks places throughout the county. Each quilt block is a unique pattern selected by the owners and displayed where it can be seen from a paved road. Downloadable brochure & map
The Barn Quilts of Buchanan County, a project initiated in 2006, is designed to celebrate our agricultural heritage by highlighting local farm buildings with beautiful, quilt-related folk art. The full tour includes 110 quilt blocks places throughout the county. Each quilt block is a unique pattern selected by the owners and displayed where it can be seen from a paved road. Downloadable brochure & map
Independence Post Office Mural - 200 2nd Ave. NE, Independence
Robert Tabor, a native of Independence and a nationally renowned artist, painted "Postman in Storm: A Mural Study" as part of one of the New Deal's art projects to boost the morale of people suffering from the Great Depression and restore confidence in the nation. It was created under the auspices of the Treasury Department's Section of Painting and Sculpture and was hung in the Independence Post Office in January 1938. More information
Robert Tabor, a native of Independence and a nationally renowned artist, painted "Postman in Storm: A Mural Study" as part of one of the New Deal's art projects to boost the morale of people suffering from the Great Depression and restore confidence in the nation. It was created under the auspices of the Treasury Department's Section of Painting and Sculpture and was hung in the Independence Post Office in January 1938. More information
Independence Library Mural - Independence Public Library, 805 1st St. E.
John Paul Schafer, an Independence native, painted a mural entitled "Open Books, Open Hearts, Open Minds" for the opening of Independence's new public library in 2010. Images in the mural reflect the theme of liberty and independence. It is displayed on the west wall of the foyer. More information
John Paul Schafer, an Independence native, painted a mural entitled "Open Books, Open Hearts, Open Minds" for the opening of Independence's new public library in 2010. Images in the mural reflect the theme of liberty and independence. It is displayed on the west wall of the foyer. More information
Balance (Metal Sculpture) - Independence Public Library, 805 1st St. E.
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with it
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with it
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Independence History Mural - west wall of 108 1st St. E, Independence next to the river
Housed in a restored 19th century hardware store. the Aurora Museum will surprise you with its thoughtful displays and detailed old-time stories. The museum opens on Saturday of Memorial Day for the summer season. Summer hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesdays & Saturdays or by appointment. Contact Aurora Historical Society: 319-634-3396 |
School Marm - Heartland Acres, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence
Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment.
Contact Fairbank Historical Society: 319-269-6795
Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment.
Contact Fairbank Historical Society: 319-269-6795
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Largest Frying Pan in Iowa - Brandon Community Center, 820 Main St.
Created in honor of the annual Cowboy Breakfast, the frying pan measures 14.3 feet tall by 9.3 feet wide and weighs 1020 pounds. While it may not be the largest in the world, it is certainly the largest in Iowa. Just off I-380, this roadside attraction sits at the end of the main drag in Brandon and is the perfect size for standing in and taking pictures that tell your friends, "Hey, I found something unique!" |
Tin Man - Stanley
Located in a beautifully restored bank building, the Lamont Museum offers two floors full of rich history including military, farming and other displays.
Open by appointment. Contact: 563-924-2803
Located in a beautifully restored bank building, the Lamont Museum offers two floors full of rich history including military, farming and other displays.
Open by appointment. Contact: 563-924-2803
Brandon City Park Mural - Brandon, IA
The Rowley Historical Society Museum opened in 2009. We are open Sundays Memorial Day thru Labor Day 12-2 or by appointment.
For appointment call 563-920-4567 or 319-938-2833.
The Rowley Historical Society Museum opened in 2009. We are open Sundays Memorial Day thru Labor Day 12-2 or by appointment.
For appointment call 563-920-4567 or 319-938-2833.
