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LOCAL INTERESTSCedar Falls Chamber of Commerce Cedar Falls Visitors and Tourism Sturgis
Falls Celebration - The
30th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration!!
CedarNet
Historical Tour of Black Hawk County – CedarNet is collaborating
with the Cedar Falls Historical Society to bring you a tour of
historical sites in the area. The historical information and the black
and white sketches have been very generously provided by the Cedar Falls
Historical Society .The original black and white sketches were done by
Kim Menken. Members of the CedarNet HTML Committee have provided
photographs, maps, HTML markup of documents, and updating. This project
is "under construction," and updates will include maps and
additional photographs that will add to your touring enjoyment. The tour
includes over 150 sites. Contributions of historic photographs of sites
on the tour are welcome. Cedar Falls Pioneers - Information on Cedar Falls Pioneers John M. Overman, Dempsey Overman, Andrew Mullarky, George Philpot and Sheldon Fox. Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls, Iowa - Greenwood Cemetery’s history dates back to around 1850. Historical Tour of Black Hawk County - Based on the original "Historic Tour of Black Hawk County" published by the Cedar Falls Historical Society.
IOWA SITESIowa Historic Sites Program - Some of Iowa's most significant history isn't far away. The State Historical Society of Iowa owns and operates seven historic sites located through the state. Make plans to visit them. For information on hours or to find out how to schedule a group tour, contact the Historic Site Manager at 515-281- 7650. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs - The Department of Cultural Affairs has primary responsibility for development of the state's interest in the areas of the arts, history, and other cultural matters. The
Iowa State Historic Preservation Office -
The National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 created a State Historic Preservation Office in
each state. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) works to
preserve Iowa's architectural, historical, archaeological and
traditional cultures heritage through the identification, evaluation,
nomination and protection of cultural resources. This in turn promotes
tourism, economic development and pride in Iowa. Iowa
Counties Historical Information pages have links to many historical
sites in Iowa. Living History Farms tells the amazing story of how Iowans combined hard work and advances in technology to transform the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. While at the 600-acre open-air museum, visitors travel at their own pace through five historical time periods spanning 300 years. On-site interpreters provide a unique learning environment of seasonal activities and demonstrations that go beyond the classroom experience. A complete visit lasts four to five hours. Office
of the State Archaeologist, a research, service, and educational
unit of The University of Iowa. This page guides you to information on
many OSA programs and activities. A Brief Culture History of Iowa by Shirley J Schenner, William Green, and James M. Collins. @ Copyright 1995 The University of Iowa. All rights reserved. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum is located at West Branch Iowa, the birthplace of Herbert Hoover. Historical Information - The University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science Historical Information - The State Board of Regents authorized establishment of a School of Library and Information. Iowa Museum Association - Experience the cultural heritage of Iowa. Offers interactive maps and searchable database.
Welcome to the National Register - Discover what the Register is, what it includes, and what this web site offers. Find out the latest developments at the Register, including new publications, on-line features, properties recently listed, and more. Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) See how historic places enrich and enliven the study of history and social studies for students from the upper elementary grades all the way through high school. National Register Information System (NRIS) Use the computerized NRIS, which houses data on all places listed on or determined eligible for the National Register. Travel to Historic Places. Visit historic sites without leaving home through the Register's on-line travel itineraries. National Register Collection. Discover the opportunities for research and education contained in the documentation for the more than 66,000 properties listed on the . Register. National Register Publications. Obtain more information about the Register, technical guidance, registration materials, and order forms for the Register's many publications. Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections American Association for State and Local History Mississippi River Parkway Commission
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Avenue of the Saints .. Welcome to the online connection for nearly 7 million people who live and work near the "Avenue of the Saints," the new 600-mile corridor highway that'll take you from the north side of St. Paul to the south side of St. Louis! Illinois Railway Museum - The Illinois Railway Museum is the result of decades of effort by a dynamic group of dedicated volunteers. The main line trackage was laid on the vacant right-of-way of the Elgin & Belvidere Electric railway. Museums.com .. Museum friends from all over the world have a new first base: www.museums.com. National Model Railroad Association - www.nmra.com .. The National Model Railroad Association is the largest organization devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading. The NMRA was founded in 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in order to provide a service to the hobby of model railroading! O Scale News - On Line Museum listing TrainNet.org - The roots of the thriving worldwide community of TrainNet.org go back to early 1986 when the CompuServe ModelNet Forum opened two railway oriented message boards.
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