Despite its size, the railroad depot at the small community of Hutchins, Iowa, was the center of a large hay market near the turn of the 20th century. At its peak, more freight went through Hutchins each day than several of the larger communities in Hancock County and the surrounding area. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes and 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agricultural in a lesson on the changing transportation in the early 1900s and the development of towns and railways in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.051.029 [Depot, Railroad]
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