Join us at Fairview Lodge on Tuesday, January 24th for the
Historical Society's Winter Dinner and Presentation. A free-will
donation soup and chili dinner will be provided, including spicy chili,
broccoli & cheese soup, minestrone, baked potato soup, chicken
noodle, ham & veggie soup, Norwegian flat bread, and desserts.
Following the meal will be a presentation by Dave Baker of The 29th State:
Bloomington. Ontario. New Albany. Palestine. They are among the names still somewhat familiar to many residents of Story County, but not everyone necessarily knows their significance. These places were among the more than a dozen communities that were founded, thrived, and ultimately faded into obscurity over the last one hundred and seventy five years. Ghost towns often conjure up images of the old west: abandoned buildings, empty mines, and dirt roads. In Iowa--a land of snow, rain, tornados, and derechos, ghost towns are usually only noted in memory, the physical evidence long eradicated. Dave Baker, essayist and historian for The 29th State has spent more than a decade studying both the extant cities and ghost towns of Iowa and seeking to find why some towns disappeared while others did not. With humor, historical insight, and a variety of interesting sources Dave will bring Story City a presentation of Story County ghost towns along with the tales that bring these former villages to life. Additionally Dave seeks to define what a community is, how we can build community in the 21st century, and how we might use our local history to build a better future.
Following the meal will be a presentation by Dave Baker of The 29th State:
Bloomington. Ontario. New Albany. Palestine. They are among the names still somewhat familiar to many residents of Story County, but not everyone necessarily knows their significance. These places were among the more than a dozen communities that were founded, thrived, and ultimately faded into obscurity over the last one hundred and seventy five years. Ghost towns often conjure up images of the old west: abandoned buildings, empty mines, and dirt roads. In Iowa--a land of snow, rain, tornados, and derechos, ghost towns are usually only noted in memory, the physical evidence long eradicated. Dave Baker, essayist and historian for The 29th State has spent more than a decade studying both the extant cities and ghost towns of Iowa and seeking to find why some towns disappeared while others did not. With humor, historical insight, and a variety of interesting sources Dave will bring Story City a presentation of Story County ghost towns along with the tales that bring these former villages to life. Additionally Dave seeks to define what a community is, how we can build community in the 21st century, and how we might use our local history to build a better future.
Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:30pm
Welcome and announcements 6:30pm
Presentation 6:35pm
Kate Feil
Director
Story City Historical Society
619 Grand Ave, P.O. Box 104
Story City, IA 50248
515-460-1749
