Megan Bannister
Author
Publisher
Reedy Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"...Iowa is home to more than just cornfields. In fact, across the Hawkeye State you'll encounter hidden gems and secret spots abound. For instance, do you know where you can find the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world? What about how much the World's Largest Popcorn Ball weighs? And why did the Los Angeles Lakers pay to build a basketball court in the small town of Carroll? Dive in and discover the state's offbeat history...
Author
Publisher
American Palate, a division of the History Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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2023 Reading Challenge March Bonus Category: Connection to Iowa
Readalikes for 'Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club'
Readalikes for 'Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club'
Description
"From relish trays and Old Fashioned cocktails to prime rib and fried fish, supper clubs are a quintessential part of midwestern dining culture. In Iowa, hundreds of supper clubs once dotted the state's rural highways and biways, serving as havens for hungry travelers and community gathering places for small towns. Opened in 1912, the lighthouse Inn Supper Club in Cedar Rapids is one of Iowa's oldest supper clubs. In their heyday, Iowa Supper Clubs...