Lecture: Off the Map

Thousands of towns were established during Iowa’s pioneer and railroad era. Many existed for a few years, some faded away over time and a few never existed except as “paper” towns. These communities have their own unique stories that are windows to the past. Artist and historian, Rosa Snyder, will provide a tour around central Iowa to sample these idiosyncratic communities in photographs and stories. Funded by Humanities Iowa; presented by Ames History Museum and Ames Public Library.