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Old Stone House Preservation Planned in Iowa
McGregor Aug 14 The Old Stone house a famed three story structure on a Yellow River knoll near Postville will be repaired and turned into a community recreation center as Allamakee county takes ownership. The long neglected building holds large stone fireplaces with walnut mantels and local lore ties to antebellum days though most facts point to Rev en Smith a Yankee stockman as builder. The area around the house with springs and the Yellow River valley is highlighted as a scenic region with potential state park nearby Balaam Fir bluff and northern flora noted.
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