Randy Pittman wonders if he might garner more interest in the brick Victorian mansion he and his wife are selling in Bonaparte, Iowa, if they could claim it was haunted. As it stands, though – fortunately or not – “it’s the most comfortable house I’ve ever lived in,” Pittman said. “It’s absolutely not haunted.” He […]
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Step back in time along Iowa’s Historic
(Editor’s note: Check with the establishments on updated hours/closures when planning your trip.) By Cindy Hadish The aptly-named Historic Hills Scenic Byway in southeast Iowa boasts a variety of charming attractions, home-style restaurants and locally based shops that take visitors back in time. At 110 miles, the byway winds through rolling hills, a state forest […]
Historic mansions of Bonaparte, Iowa
A magazine assignment took me to Bonaparte, and although the subject of the story wasn’t historic preservation, I was immediately captivated by the stunning architecture in this town of just over 400 people in southeastern Iowa. One mansion followed another and another, leading to a scenic historic district along the riverfront. Randy and Pamela Pittman […]