The Archive has resources and information about Mason City history, including historical documents and photos, city directories and artifacts, and the MCPL Autograph Collection.
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Just a few pictures from the thousands of local historical images to be found in the History Department of the Mason City Public Library.
Mason City, Iowa, An American Image
The image of America that Mason City, Iowa presents is one that we can see in most of the rest of the country. Mason Cityans reacted to the crises and triumphs of the nation the same as their fellow citizens. And while the city has visually imitated the national trends, it also developed its own culture and moved in directions that differentiated it from the national milieu. Today, Mason City’s unique contribution to the nation’s culture can be seen as we study and understand its past. Please enjoy the slide show below.
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