Waverly Newspaper. The Brandenburg building [#221] was built about 1934 by the Brandenburg family but was first occupied by Gambles. Soon after it began its long run as Brandenburg's jewelry store at #221. Today it's home to the Wild Carrot cafe/gift shop. The Independent Food Stores was only one of a number of grocery stores along Bremer Ave. and operated from 1946 to 1951. 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. 91N0171.
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Waverly Newspaper. The Brandenburg building [#221] was built about 1934 by the Brandenburg family but was first occupied by Gambles. Soon after it began its long run as Brandenburg's jewelry store at #221. Today it's home to the Wild Carrot cafe/gift shop. The Independent Food Stores was only one of a number of grocery stores along Bremer Ave. and operated from 1946 to 1951. 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. 91N0171.