W. B. Richardson of Stilson, Iowa, purchased Stilson's first blacksmith shop in 1903. In 1910, Richardson replaced this small shop with a two-story building that also served as Stilson's town hall for many years. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy in a lesson on early town development and businesses of Iowa during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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