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 replace it with this one a bit to the east. Coal sheds were between the tracks and the building. brick street. The factory closed and several businesses occupied it before it was razed in 1978 to make room for Wolter's mini mart. That in turn was replaced by a Kwik Star convenience store. Here the Great Western line crosses Bremer Ave at 4th S. 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 replace it with this one a bit to the east. Coal sheds were between the tracks and the building. brick street. The factory closed and several businesses occupied it before it was razed in 1978 to make room for Wolter's mini mart. That in turn was replaced by a Kwik Star convenience store. Here the Great Western line crosses Bremer Ave at 4th S. 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