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Title
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Mason House and mineral springs, Colfax, Iowa, Mason Hotel
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Description
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The Mason House was built in 1881 by William Mason Croft, mayor of Colfax, and was located closest to the train depot. In the process of drilling for coal in 1875, a well containing high mineral content was discovered near Colfax. The city flourished with this new discovery, and over the next four decades, thousands of people visited the town to partake in the healing powers of the fourteen mineral springs there. 1909 postmark. Number 157064.
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Date Created
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1909
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PID
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grinnell:14426
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Title
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Mason House, Colfax, Iowa, Croft, Martha J.
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Description
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The three-story wooden Mason House was run by Mrs. Martha J. Croft, a favorite resort for traveling men, as well as for those who sought rest and the benefit of the spring water. 1915 postmark. Number 36826.
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Date Created
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1915
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PID
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grinnell:14424