The tower which Mr. Joseph Flanders is building for the wind engine at his big well is nearing completion. It stands on a solid foundation and the super structure will be sixty-four feet high.
An aerial view of St. James in 1897 from the standpipe. Note: a standpipe is a water source positioned at a Railroad station for the use of steam locomotives.
Small town of Sveadahl looking north. The Creamery is in the grove. Ida Anderson's house with the chimney sticking out. Blacksmith shop is the little building sticking out past the barn. Two church barns used to house horses during church and church is on the right bottom front.
Ashippun Post Office was the first in Watonwan County. It was built in 1857 and was located on Watonwan River's south branch in Rosedale Township. In 1925 it was moved to the City Park in Madelia by the local chapter of the D.A.R.