Looking west from E Bremer and 2nd St. The board walkways across Bremer Ave. were placed to help people cross the street without sinking into the mud. The Curtis building on the left was erected in 1865 and the first National Bank on the south side at 1st St. (west end) was built in 1881; since the bank is not visible, the photo must have been taken between those dates. Update: J. Brotherton's harness shop and Bale's bookstore narrow the date. James Brotherton died early in 1879 and L. C. Bale bought the bookstore in Jan. 1876. THIS NARROWS THE DATE OF THE PHOTO TO 1876-78; temporary date chosen-1877.
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. 99A0024
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Looking west from E Bremer and 2nd St. The board walkways across Bremer Ave. were placed to help people cross the street without sinking into the mud. The Curtis building on the left was erected in 1865 and the first National Bank on the south side at 1st St. (west end) was built in 1881; since the bank is not visible, the photo must have been taken between those dates. Update: J. Brotherton's harness shop and Bale's bookstore narrow the date. James Brotherton died early in 1879 and L. C. Bale bought the bookstore in Jan. 1876. THIS NARROWS THE DATE OF THE PHOTO TO 1876-78; temporary date chosen-1877. 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. 99A0024