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S B Dewey A Pioneer of Washington Paving
S B Dewey, an Iowa native born in 1855 in Brighton, rose to become a leading paving advocate in Washington. He canvassed the city for a straight street improvement ticket, won broad support, and served as a driving force behind local infrastructure while holding roles in the Commercial Club Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society and City Park Commission. He modeled a life of business, teaching, farming, and jewelry trade before dedicating himself to city improvements.
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S. B. Dewey
Iowa
Brighton
Washington
Mr. Dewey
Ohio
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Washington High School
Washington Academy
T. S. Daugherty
Albia
Dewey
Washington Commercial Club
Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society
City Park Commissioners