The above legends played
their last concert at the
Surf Ballroom,
Clear Lake, Iowa,
on February 2, 1959.
Their earthly life
tragically ended in a
plane crash 5.2 miles
northwest of the
Mason City Airport.
February 3, . . . — — Map (db m89468) HM
The 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Mustered in on October 6, 1862, the 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry would see service in the western theater of the Civil War. Organized in Dubuque, Iowa, the infantry unit originally consisted of 930 men who . . . — — Map (db m89526) HM
G.A.R. Post No. 101 - Clear Lake, Iowa
The Tom Howard Post, No. 101, of the Grand Army of the Republic, was organized Oct. 15, 1872 with the name in honor of Lieut. Thomas Howard of the 32nd Iowa. He was a gallant soldier from Clear Lake, . . . — — Map (db m89528) HM
The Battle of Pleasant Hill
The Battle of Pleasant Hill can be considered as day two of the Battle of Mansfield, or Sabine Cross Roads. Due to the single, narrow road available for advance the Union Army, consisting of infantry, cavalry and . . . — — Map (db m89504) HM
Built in 1948
and placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
September 16, 2011 — — Map (db m89467) HM
This circular park plays off the musical significance of the neighboring Surf Ballroom and honors the legacies and final performance of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 2, 1959. The monument was built and . . . — — Map (db m133139) HM
In memory of
those who served and
gave their lives in
the Vietnam Conflict
————————
Died in Service
John H. Wrisberg, III
January 16, 1968 . . . — — Map (db m89483) WM
The musical score resounds the spirit of “River City,” a tribute to the community of Mason City from the creator-composer. Meredith Willson May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984 ”May the good Lord bless and keep you.” A . . . — — Map (db m162292) HM
Pleasant Hill, La.
O. A. Wilson, Co. B. 32d Iowa,
Died of wounds received at
Pleasant Hill, La. 1864.
Samuel Robins, Co. B. 32d Iowa,
Killed by a falling building
at Eastpoint, Miss. Jan. 22, 1865.
Lieut. W. C. . . . — — Map (db m89718) WM
Frank Lloyd Wright
1908
Prairie School Architecture
In Mason City
This Property is Listed in
The National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Department of [the] Interior — — Map (db m89571) HM
To all veterans that have served during peacetime and conflicts in the Armed Forces of the United States.
To the mothers, fathers, and families whose sons and daughters have made the supreme sacrifice.
To those veterans who still suffer the . . . — — Map (db m89704) WM
[Left Panel]
Steam railroad history began in 1869 for Mason City when the McGregor & Missouri River Rwy laid track from Nora Springs to Clear Lake and became part of the effort to link Chicago with South Dakota, and in 1870-71 when the Mason . . . — — Map (db m89655) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m89676) HM
Conceptualized in 1919, incorporated - September 21, 1920. This site for the church was purchased in 1926. The founding members and families of St. John Baptist Church worked diligently to erect a building to bring a small but growing . . . — — Map (db m172803) HM
Frank Lloyd Wright
1910
This property has
benn placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States Department
of the Interior — — Map (db m89586) HM
Minneapolis & St. Louis #457 History
1912 American Locomotive Company of Schenectady, N.Y. built the 457 for the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad at a cost of $18,456.03. The Consolidation type locomotive served 38 years for the M&StL, . . . — — Map (db m89634) HM
These doors turning with the wind, once flew in Vietnam. They now host the names & towns of those from Mason City and surrounding counties who died in in an ungrateful war. You've never really died if you are remembered. These names will be . . . — — Map (db m89533) WM
Dedicated to the memory of
the men who entered the
service of their country
from Cerro Gordo County
and who gave their lives
in the World War
[Dedicated] June 24, 1934 . . . — — Map (db m89729) WM
In honor and memory of all
men and women who served
in the Armed Forces of the
United States of America.
This memorial is not to honor war,
but to show the price of peace lest
future generations forget the
sacrifice made to maintain . . . — — Map (db m89465) WM
