Lost in the Midwest: Union, Iowa Post Office.

Once again a new use is found for an old building. Rather than level the structure, a bit of construction and the old becomes new and useful. This will be the last post for a while. I am taking a few days to gather my thoughts and plan a bit about what comes next. You might say that I am taking a brief "walk about" in order to refresh and relax. Please check back in November to view the results. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: Union, Iowa

Main Street. The City of Union is a small rural village of approximately 450 residents located in the south east corner of Hardin County on the bluffs of the Iowa River. This is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: Eldora, IA.

Here in the Bible Belt, the Book and Bible Outlet in Eldora, Iowa is an important retail store. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: Eldora, Iowa

Eldora, the county seat of Hardin County, has a population of about 3000. The GRAND THEATER, refurbished and operated by volunteers, is a retro-style theater that shows current popular movies nightly, often with weekend matinees, for only $ 1.00 admission! (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: Dike, Iowa

Haine's Place in Dike. The building also houses the Masonic Temple. The population in Dike is less than 1000. Dike was named for railroad construction engineer Chester Thomas Dike. Dike chose the site and laid out the town in 1900. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: DeGraff Store

Often older buildings are painted to cover up a bit of their age and defects. If the owner has a few more funds the building will be resided with metal. I will be off line for a week. Please check in at that time. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: DeGraff, Ohio

Riverside Building Services now occupies what once was a DeGraff movie theater. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: DeGraff, Ohio

The Logan County village of DeGraff has a population of about 1200. Along the main street is the Tammy Lynn Inn and a neighboring bank building now housing the Post Office. (click on image to enlarge)

Lost in the Midwest: Lawler, Iowa

Lawler's Starlite Ballroom. Located on Rt 24, Lawler is a community of less then 500. (click on image to enlarge)