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Iowa Art Deco & Streamline Moderne

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Engine House #2
Mason City, IA
Engine House #2 was built in 1939. This building appeared to be vacant in 2009 when these photos were taken.

Decorah Municipal Swimming Pool
Decorah, IA
The Decorah Municipal Swimming Pool was built in 1937 as a WPA project. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Mac's Tavern
Davenport, IA
Mac's Tavern opened in 1934. This vitrolite facade is original and the neon sign is lit at night. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

YMCA Building
Waterloo, IA
This YMCA Building was built from 1930-1931.

Fire Department Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
This Fire Department Headquarters was built in 1937 and is dedicated to firefighter William Barnett. [photos thanks Glenda Campbell]

Municipal Auditorium
Sioux City, IA
The Municipal Auditorium was designed by Knute E. Westerlind and built from 1938-1950. The building is now known as the Long Lines Family Recreation Center and is used as a multi-purpose arena. For more, see this website.

Badgerow Building
Sioux City, IA
The Badgerow Building was designed by K.E. Westerlind and built in 1933. Vacant and endangered in 2004, the building has since been completely restored. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Iowa State Bank & Trust Building
Fairfield, IA
The Iowa State Bank & Trust Building was built in 1955. For more, see this website.

Press-Citizen Building
Iowa City, IA
The Press-Citizen Building was built in 1937. The mural over the door of this newspaper building depicts transportation and communication. The two other panels show corn and wheat; science and education.

Butler House
Des Moines, IA
The Butler House was designed by George Kraetsch. It was built from 1934-1936. The building now houses the Integer Group, an advertising agency.

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