This book is a picture-story history of 101 Fort Dodge homes. Those who
brought the homes into being are chronicled here, as are those who
succeeded those first tenants. The homes as well as their occupants are
representative of the Fort Dodge community over a time span of more than
100 years.
All of the homes are extant; the publishers regret the absence in the
history of many grand old homes no longer in existence.
The homes first appeared in a weekly series in the Fort Dodge Messenger.
The photographer’s skill reflects the hobby of Allen R. Loomis, Fort
Dodge industrialist, whose grandparents—the A. R. Loomises and the Leon
Vincents—were prominent business and cultural leaders in the earlier-day
Fort Dodge.
The histories were written by Karl F. Haugen, retired City Editor of the
Messenger. Mr. Haugen devoted many hours studying state, county and city
records, and interviewed scores of persons.
To Mr. Haugen and Mr. Loomis, as well as to all who so graciously and
cheerfully cooperated with them, the publishers extend a grateful
thank-you.
BLANDEN FEDERATION OF ARTS
FEBRUARY 6, 1975
HISTORIC HOMES
of Fort Dodge, Iowa