Southeast corner of intersection of E. Bremer and 4th St. This Hohnsbehn buttertub factory was built in 1903, When the Great Western RR built their track to the east it was necessary to tear down the brick factory and erect this one a bit to the east. Coal sheds were between the tracks and the building. brick street. Great Western crossing Bremer Ave at 4th S. The factory was razed in 1978 to make room for Wolter's mini mart. That in turn was replaced by a Kwik Star convenience store. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89C0244
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Southeast corner of intersection of E. Bremer and 4th St. This Hohnsbehn buttertub factory was built in 1903, When the Great Western RR built their track to the east it was necessary to tear down the brick factory and erect this one a bit to the east. Coal sheds were between the tracks and the building. brick street. Great Western crossing Bremer Ave at 4th S. The factory was razed in 1978 to make room for Wolter's mini mart. That in turn was replaced by a Kwik Star convenience store. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89C0244