Amana General Store – Amana Villages - Amana, IA
N 41° 48.001 W 091° 52.321
15T E 593709 N 4628187
The Amana Villages are a popular tourist attraction and the Amana General Store is one of the most visited buildings.
Waymark Code: WMN1FE
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2014
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These seven villages are known collectively as the Amana Colonies, a religious communal society that came to Iowa from Germany in 1855. The villages were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Today this area is a popular tourist attraction and the Amana General Store is one of the most visited buildings. The sign outside tells more of its history.
“The sandstone and frame building was erected in 1856 as a general store and a second floor residence. In 1890, the brick addition was erected. The Amana Society Main Office (Corporate Headquarters) was located in the frame portion of the building from 1932 to 1973. Amana Society, Amana, IA”
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Amana Villages
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
4423 220th Trail Amana, IA 52203.
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Plaque on building (Photo in gallery)
Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]
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