Sesquicentennial, 1858-2008
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All the Smoke and Cinders You'll Ever Want: The Ames & College Railway's DinkeyJanuary 30, 2008 7 p.m. DescriptionThe Dinkey carried passengers, mail, freight and building materials between downtown Ames and Iowa Agricultural College for sixteen years, 1891-1907, during a period of rapid growth by both entities. Society Curator, Dennis Wendell, combines dozens of vintage images with anecdotes and facts about the incorporators, route, terminals, rolling stock, passengers, freight, and advertising. A sole surviving artifact will also be shown. LocationAmes City Auditorium, 6th and Clark Cost$2 donation More infoCall 232-2148 SponsorsAmes Historical Society |
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