History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

2016 Iowa State Fair: Old Country School

Old Country School house at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.



Previous articles in series:
2016 Iowa State Fair: Super Bull
2016 Iowa State Fair: Iowa Food and Family Sand Sculpture
2016 Iowa State Fair: The Young Prince
2016 Iowa State Fair: Butter Sculpture Exhibit
2016 Iowa State Fair: Ben Shun's Mural
2016 Iowa State Fair: Sheep Barn
2016 Iowa State Fair: 4H Building Carving
2016 Iowa State Fair: DNR Building
2016 Iowa State Fair: Ye Old Mill
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