Amana in Iowa County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Wash House and Woodshed

ca.1865

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015

1. Wash House and Woodshed Marker

Inscription. The rear portion of this building is the original woodshed and wash house that served the Noe Kitchen next door. It was converted into a clock shop in 1966 and later an antique shop, for which the front addition was built in 1972.

Erected by Amana Colonies Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 41° 47.989′ N, 91° 52.245′ W. Marker is in Amana, Iowa, in Iowa County. Marker is at the intersection of 220th Trail and 45th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 220th Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4502 220th Trail, Amana IA 52203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Amana General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wickery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ackermann Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronneburg Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wohn Haus (about 400 feet away); Amana Colonies (about 500 feet away); Windmill House (about 800 feet away); Amana History (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amana.

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The History of Amana. (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Former Wash House and Woodshed and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015

2. Former Wash House and Woodshed and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.