(Dec. 1, 1934-1992)
WEST End: Near V18, Elma, Howard County
Facing east on 272
About a block behind the camera, the pavement narrows. This is in downtown, and the black-on-white sign seems a likely indication that this used to hold an IA 272 shield. In the background is an underpass - the tan building is built on the railroad right-of-way - but truck traffic is diverted around it because it can flood easily.
Facing north on V18
EAST End: Stop sign, US 63, Howard County
Facing east on 272
Half a mile north of this intersection, 63 shifts over slightly for a 'bypass' of the village of Lourdes, which pretty much consists of a church and a cemetery.
Facing south on 63
Facing south on 63
Facing north on 63
Facing north on 63
This is a bit south of the halfway point between downtown Rochester and downtown Waterloo.
Last seen: 1992 (1991 map)
All pictures by me: 5/28/06
Page created 11/22/02; last updated 7/29/06
