Anamosa - A Reminiscence 1838 - 1988
The definitive history of the community of Anamosa, Iowa, USA The definitive history of the community of Anamosa, Iowa, USA
@*Q-‘~-nu Since 1891 — We’ve Come A Long Way Together . . . From Lumber, Coal, Plaster And Nails — We Have Progressed To Many More Offerings ~ Ace Hardware — We Specialize In Builders’ Hardware s Benjamin Moore Paints s Armstrong Floor Covering Center s Bigelow, Coronet, Galaxy Carpets s Electrical and Plumbing Departments ~ Kitchen Remodeling — Room Additions v New Homes, Farm and Commercial Buildings Everything For The Builder! F Q" -110- -— -0- '1 - n-at--
l Ci 1 I r \ Left to right: Mary Anne Martensen, Margaret Patnode and Carl Stoltz. Carl Stoltz has been located on Main Street in Anamosa for 42 years. Carl came to Anamosa in I942 and became port owner of the Anamosa Farm Store. He bought the business and operated it as "Stoltz Implement" in I950. In I963, he purchased the Laundromats. Carl went into the insurance business in I969 with two partners. He bought both partners out in I975. The business was then named Carl A. Stoltz Insurance. lnc., as it still is today. Carl Stoltz Insurance, Inc. I03 E. Main, Anamosa — 462-3591 |"P' _,..--— it Q "N-0,- ta- -A ‘q"_\;-f I In the year of 1956 Ralph and Laura Albaugh moved Albaugh Photography from Mechanicsville to its present location at I05 East Main Street. They served this community until the year I962, at which time they sold the business to their son, James Albaugh. During the post 32 years many new phases of photography have come about, with the change from black and white to color portraits in the late 60's. Color photography has seen many changes over the years, especially with the popularity of more casual poses in senior photography. Our building was completely remodeled from I974 through I977, which included replacing the complete front of the building and installing a second floor lounge. The back half includes a new basement for the color laboratory and a new camera room. During these 32 years Anamosa and the surrounding communities have helped to make this business a success. Portraits of Quality The Lawrence Historical Home Dedicated to the preservation of the history of our forefathers who lived, and worked, and were part of the Anamosa Community, so that the future generations may know of them and their deeds. This preservation is being achieved by the Anamosa Historical Society. Congratulations and wishes for the success of the community's celebration of I50 years of history. Congratulations on Your 1 5Oth Birthday Flazagmflhy Inc. "ln Anamosa Since 1955" 105 East Main 462-2134 Anamosa D Historical Society 402
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Left to right: Mary Anne Martensen, Margaret Patnode and Carl<br />
Stoltz.<br />
Carl Stoltz has been located on Main Street in <strong>Anamosa</strong> for 42<br />
years.<br />
Carl came to <strong>Anamosa</strong> in I942 and became port owner of the<br />
<strong>Anamosa</strong> Farm Store. He bought the business and operated it as<br />
"Stoltz Implement" in I950. In I963, he purchased the Laundromats.<br />
Carl went into the insurance business in I969 with two partners. He<br />
bought both partners out in I975. The business was then named<br />
Carl A. Stoltz Insurance. lnc., as it still is today.<br />
Carl Stoltz Insurance, Inc.<br />
I03 E. Main, <strong>Anamosa</strong> — 462-3591<br />
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In the year of 1956 Ralph and Laura Albaugh moved Albaugh<br />
Photography from Mechanicsville to its present location at I05 East<br />
Main Street. They served this community until the year I962, at<br />
which time they sold the business to their son, James Albaugh. During<br />
the post 32 years many new phases of photography have come<br />
about, with the change from black and white to color portraits in<br />
the late 60's. Color photography has seen many changes over the<br />
years, especially with the popularity of more casual poses in senior<br />
photography.<br />
Our building was completely remodeled from I974 through I977,<br />
which included replacing the complete front of the building and installing<br />
a second floor lounge. The back half includes a new basement<br />
for the color laboratory and a new camera room.<br />
During these 32 years <strong>Anamosa</strong> and the surrounding communities<br />
have helped to make this business a success.<br />
Portraits of Quality<br />
The Lawrence Historical Home<br />
Dedicated to the preservation of the history of our<br />
forefathers who lived, and worked, and were part of<br />
the <strong>Anamosa</strong> Community, so that the future generations<br />
may know of them and their deeds.<br />
This preservation is being achieved by the <strong>Anamosa</strong><br />
Historical Society.<br />
Congratulations and wishes for the success of the<br />
community's celebration of I50 years of history.<br />
Congratulations on<br />
Your 1 5Oth Birthday<br />
Flazagmflhy Inc.<br />
"ln <strong>Anamosa</strong> Since 1955"<br />
105 East Main 462-2134<br />
<strong>Anamosa</strong> D<br />
Historical Society<br />
402
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