Introduction
The National Register
of Historic Places and the Historical Preservation Commission along with Times-Citizen
Communications welcomes you to Iowa Falls to experience the beauty of the
Iowa River and the city that has remained faithful to the heritage of its
founders.
Iowa Falls is proud of
its growth and development which, from the mid-1800s to the 21st century,
has been a continual process. As a result, today the city has a population
of 5,500 people and utilizes the historic value of the past while looking
optimistically to the future.
Fifteen individual sites
are listed on the National Register including three bridges and one historic
district (the Mills Tower Railroad District); an additional 140 sites have
been identified for future surveys.
Enjoy the unique and varied
architectural styles of St. Matthew's Church-By-The-Bridge and the stately
United States Post Office, the simple Women's Relief Corps and Princess Sweet
Shoppe; appreciate the restoration of the elegant Metropolitan Theatre and
the planned renovation of the 1915 Slayton Round Barn; visit the beautiful
campus of Ellsworth Community College and the magnificence of the Edgewood
School of Domestic Arts.
Transportation was an
essential factor as the city developed and prospered. Railroads were located
and river bridges built which made it a convenient stopping-over place for
travelers, and a potential site for industrial growth. The community continues
to preserve the history that helped make Iowa Falls the Scenic City of Iowa.
Located on the northern
edge of Hardin County in central Iowa, Iowa Falls today looks to expand its
future with opportunities for new people and industry, while continuing to
preserve the rich heritage of the past for the generations to come. . |