Working in Farmyard, ca. 1900
Man and women working in farmyard. Woman feeds chickens, and man tends horse. Probably near Atlantic, Iowa. ca. 1900.
Used with permission of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines.
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Pathways
Railroads were faster and more dependable than any other form of transportation in 19th century Iowa. It helped new settlers come to the state and allowed new industries to grow. What other changes did it bring?
Media Artifacts
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Investigation sometimes means teamwork. Tell someone about an interesting topic you discovered. Would it help them to know about it? Do they have a discovery to share with you to help your investigation?