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Aura of Past Solon photo feature profiles small Iowa town
A Solon focused photo feature by University of Iowa photo-journalism students presents the town through historical and current views. It notes Solon’s growth from 383 residents in 1880 to over 600 by 1960, now expanding due to University of Iowa ties, with Main Street landmarks like the 1914 National bank and 1897 post office. The piece highlights local commerce, recreation at Turkey Creek and Lake Macbride, and the Solon Feed Mill as a key industry, alongside dairying at the creamery and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa News
Cedar Rapids Gazette
University of Iowa
Donald Wooley
Solon
Christine Dyskow
Coralville
Kesslers
Reuters
Browns
Main Street
National Bank
Iowa City
Gamble’s Chansky’s Drug
Turkey Creek
Lake Macbride