Waterloo

by Brandon J. Brockway

Overview

Waterloo started out like many other towns: as a small pioneer village located along the banks of the Cedar River. It must have been a breathtaking sight—a beautiful river lined with red cedar trees, prairie grasses blowing in the breeze, and abundant wildlife. After winning the battle to become the county seat in 1855, Waterloo began to grow into the metropolis it is today. The popular slogan, "Waterloo Way Wins," has proven true over the years, and one can feel a sense of pride while looking at the images in this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738583396
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/02/2011
Series:	Postcard History Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Written by Waterloo historian and native Brandon J. Brockway, this book shares a selection from his own personal collection. He is the former director of education and collections at the Cedar Falls Historical Society, former president of the Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society, and past member of the Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission. Brandon and his wife, Lisa, own and operate an antiques store in the heart of historic downtown Waterloo.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Greetings from Waterloo 9

2 Downtown 15

3 Businesses 33

4 Government Buildings 59

5 Churches and Organizations 69

6 Neighborhoods 85

7 Parks and Recreation 97

Editorial Reviews

Title: Postcard History of Waterloo, IA
Publisher: Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Date: 6/20/2011

Waterloo, written by local historian and Waterloo antique store owner Brandon J. Brockway, tells the town's tales through one-of-a-kind postcards from the late 1800s to the 1960s. Images of the Cedar River, National Cattle Congress arena, the John Deere plant and more landmarks offer a nostalgic glimpse into the past.

Waterloo will be available May 2, 2011 at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, and through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Copies of this book are also for sale at the Waterloo Convention & VIstors Bureau office at 500 Jefferson, Waterloo.

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