Jul 10 - Jul 13
Lots to do on this section, still avoiding major highways and interstates. (A-E on map)
- Do factory tour of Winnebago, Forest City, IA (E on map)
- Mason City, IA. Two Frank Lloyd Wright properties. (G on map)
- Cedar Rocks, IA. Frank Lloyd Wright home (H on map)
- LeClaire, IA home of American Pickers (I on map)
Winnegabo Industries, Forest City, Iowa
We weren't allowed to take photos inside the factory. They pretty much make every part onsite, except for chassis, engine and wheels. They are made to order and a 3rd party company provide the delivery service. Hmmmm that would be a great job, driving brand new Winnebago's to their delivery point.
Old barns seen along the road
Mason City, Iowa
Home of the Music Man and the original "River City" also a beautifully restored hotel and a house by Frank Lloyd Wright. Each tour leader told me that Walter Burly Griffin was working with FLW in this area but had to leave mid project for Australia to design Canberra.
This building was designed as a hotel, bank and law offices. It has now been restored to its former glory. The bank is now a function centre, the law offices - meeting rooms, and a fully functioning hotel. I didn't stay in it, my budget didn't allow.
Wright on the Park (1910)
Over the years it was turned into retail shops. They lowered the horizontal border (not sure how). All this renovation had to be undone.
The Stockman House (1908)
In the background is a table coming out from the end of the cupboard. It slides out to join the other table.
One of three bathrooms with this space saving contraption. The sink pivots out over the floor to reveal the rest of the toilet.
LeClaire, Iowa - Home of American Pickers
Sigh, this is my second visit and still there was no sign of Mike, Frank or Danielle. Lots of others hoping to get a glimpse of them. Inside the new building....love big clocks.
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