The Interstate Drainage and Investment Company operated out of this large factory building, which was located west of Britt, Iowa. This company played an important role in creating drainage ditches throughout Hancock County, which helped reshape the county's landscape. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change in a lesson on construction change and improvements during the early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.051.009 [Factory]
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