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Charles City
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Lars Gulbransen family of Nora Springs, Iowa, in 1907

Charles City, Iowa, is midway between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Des Moines.

  • From Interstate 35, exit US 18 east / Iowa 27 east at Mason City, Iowa, and follow about 40 miles.

  • From Interstate 90, exit US 218 south at Austin, Minnesota, and follow about 50 miles.

  • From Interstate 80, exit Interstate 380 north / Iowa 27 north at Iowa City, follow to Waterloo about 80 miles and continue on US 218 north / Iowa 27 north for 50 miles.

  • Charles City is also served by Iowa 14.

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    Mr. and Mrs. Lars Gulbransen, with daughters Mae and Lenore. The car is a one-cylinder Cadillac.
    Nora Springs, Iowa
    1907
    Floyd County Historical Society