Û Souvenir of Anamosa
Published by the Anamosa Journal, March 28, 1907
INTRODUCTION
This souvenir is presented by The Anamosa Journal to its readers
to show the present status of Anamosa, the county seat and
metropolis of Jones county, which has a population of over 3,000
people, exclusive of the 388 inmates of the Iowa state Penitentiary,
which is located here.
In the past three or four years our
little city has had a healthy and rapid growth, most of the
buildings shown in this book having been built in that time.
Excellent railroad facilities make Anamosa a good point for
shippers. It is located on the Cedar rapids and Farley Division of
the C.M.&St.P., connecting with the Illinois Central at Farley, with
the main line of the Milwaukee at Marion, with the Kansas City
Division at Cedar Rapids and the Davenport and Calmar Division at
Monticello. The Midland Division of the C.&N.W. runs from Anamosa to
Clinton, connecting with the main line of the C.&N.W. at Clinton.
The Chicago, Anamosa & Northern runs from Anamosa to Coggon,
connecting with the Illinois Central at Coggon. In addition to the
above there are excellent prospects of a road running from Waterloo
to Davenport through Anamosa.
The Main street of Anamosa has
five blocks of good brick paving, and the city boasts several miles
of permanent walks.
A good water works system with a deep
well that furnishes excellent water, is another important item.
Anamosa has a good sewerage system that assists in making
Anamosa as free from contagious diseases as any other city in the
state.
The school facilities are so excellent that many come
to Anamosa to reside that they may give their children the
opportunity to attend such good schools.