view gallery SW12.7 km | “RAGBRAI” – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals Since Rock Rapids had hosted the Iowa RAGBRAI bike riders three different years, it was only appropriate to have a mural to include this part of the town’s history. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: 06/12/2012 |
view gallery N13.8 km | Military Highways in Minnesota Historical Markers Early roads established by the "federal government" were built to facilitate the business of government. posted by: GPX Navigators location: Minnesota date approved: 05/29/2006 last visited: 09/21/2012 |
view gallery SW14.3 km | Melan Bridge – Rock Rapids, IA in U.S. National Register of Historic Places The Melan Bridge was the first reinforced concrete bridge to be built in the United States. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/17/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.3 km | First Reinforced Concrete Bridge – Rock Rapids, IA in First of its Kind This stone arched bridge is the first reinforced concrete bridge built in the United States. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/17/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.3 km | Rock Rapids Water Tower – Rock Rapids, IA in Water Towers The Rock Rapids Water Tower looms over Emma Sater Memorial Park like a giant flashlight. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/17/2011 last visited: 07/04/2019 |
view gallery SW14.3 km | Melan Stone Arch Bridge – Rock Rapids, IA in Stone Bridges A sign tells the significance of this bridge as a unique landmark of this community. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/17/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.3 km | Melan Stone Arch Bridge – Rock Rapids, IA in Arch Bridges A sign tells the significance of this bridge as a unique landmark of this community. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/20/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery NE15 km | Adrian, Minnesota 56110 in U.S. Post Offices Small town post office.
Elevation 1569 posted by: NGComets location: South Dakota date approved: 09/24/2016 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “Island Park” – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This pretty image of Island Park is refreshing to see on a hot summer day. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | Unique Eight Pointed Star Barn Quilt – Rock Rapids, IA in Painted Barn Quilts The kaleidoscope of colors on this quilt block adds a festive pattern against a black and white background, its unique pattern a real eye-catcher. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 08/07/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “May We Never Forget” – Rock Rapids, IA in 9/11 Memorial Sites This awesome mural is dedicated to the memory of 9-11 and the effect it has had on our country and its people. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/18/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “May We Never Forget” – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This awesome mural is dedicated to the memory of 9-11 and the effect it has had on our country and its people. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | Farm Scene at Vet Clinic – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals Although this painting is not one of the 21 official Rock Rapids Mural series, it definitely deserves a waymarker’s visit. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/17/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | Don DeWaay Mural- Rock Rapids, IA in Murals Mr. Don DeWaay can be seen entering through his office door as portrayed by Artist JoEllen Sorgdrager. The door opening in the brick wall appears so plausible much in part to the real steps and railing which at one time led to a real door. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 12/23/2010 last visited: 03/12/2011 |
view gallery SW15.1 km | McCormack Transport Barn Quilt – Rock Rapids, IA in Painted Barn Quilts A rainbow of colors spins over the doors of McCormack Transport storage buildings on the south edge of Rock Rapids. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/17/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “Rapid Speedway”- Rock Rapids, IA in Murals These five paintings form a collection of racing murals, mounted on the north wall of the clubhouse at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | City of Murals - Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This 3-D mural is the “official sign” of the Community Affairs Corporation, the information center that sponsors the City of Murals. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 12/23/2010 last visited: 03/12/2011 |
view gallery SW15.1 km | Apartment Scene Mural- Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This work of art portrays the popularity of apartment dwellings in an age when homes were unaffordable. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 12/23/2010 last visited: 03/12/2011 |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “Louie Severson” – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals Attorney Louie Severson looks down on the street from his second floor window, his signature hat on his head and cigar in his mouth. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | Lion Frieze Art – Rock Rapids, IA in Frieze Art Peering over the arched corner window of the former bank building, this lion seems to be watching those passing by. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/20/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “War Memorial” – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals The “War Memorial” was sponsored and donated by VFW Post 6960 Rock Rapids. It is located on the south wall of the VFW on Marshall Street. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.1 km | “Benson’s Skating Rink” – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This beautiful mural was painted by Steve Troy in 2004, and brings back memories for those who enjoyed skating at Benson’s rink. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 07/16/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.3 km | Homecoming – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This mural, painted by Michigan artist Matt Sharum, depicts World War I soldiers coming home from war. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 06/12/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.3 km | Soda Fountain – Rock Rapids, IA in Murals This realistic mural opens the window to the past when drug store soda fountains were a popular place to go for a special treat. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 01/17/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15.3 km | The Country Vet Mural—Rock Rapids, IA in Murals The importance of a county veterinarian in this farming community is immortalized in this mural painted by Carl Homstad in 2006. posted by: wildernessmama location: Iowa date approved: 12/22/2010 last visited: 03/12/2011 |
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