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
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Fisher and Son Grist Mill was built of stone in 1853.<br />
it was operatedfor many years. Wheat raising "went<br />
out" in this part of Iowa finally. and the milling<br />
business practically came to an end. The old<br />
Walworth Mill was built in 1839. a frame building<br />
which was both a grist mill and a sawmill.<br />
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