I’ve recently returned from a brief visit to Our Town, where we were treated to clear, fresh mornings, colorful sunsets, and broad, open horizons (at least, compared to the Tennessee Valley). The weather was beautiful…
except when it was storming and threatening hail and tornadoes….
But that’s the Great Plains for you.
I thought it would be fun to see how close a look we take at our own town. Following are a number of close-up photos taken in and around town. The contest is to identify the subject of the photo. 5 pts. for each correct answer.
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That was easy, wasn’t it?
For the bonus round, here are two photos of the exterior of the Sykora Bakery in the Czech Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (I can tell you that they make very tasty kolaches, although still not as good as from the Clarkson Bakery). They have decorated their exterior walls with portraits of 7 famous Czechs from history. Again, 5 pts. for each correct identification.
Good luck! The winner will be entered in a future drawing for a side of Prime Beef from the Ferenc Slaughterhouse, conveniently situated on the nettle-lined banks of the great grey-green, greasy Maple Creek.
L to R: Rudy Sobeslavsky, Frank Lamplot, Eman Ferenc, Frank Ferenc, Ed Vitek, Bohumil Bukacek, and Emil Kacin
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I am stumped, but will guess – is 2. The Bank? The photos are great… will check back for the correct answers.
Vickie
I did not want to reply until I had all the answers but the second to last one – with the gate has me stumped. Anyway, as a local, I knew the answers to the rest: 1. The pyramid in Memorial Park; 2. the horn of plenty is on the upper corners of former Clarkson Bank building, currently the dental clinic; 3. The light globe on the flag pole at Memorial Park; 4. This symbol is found on the city hall building; 5. ?; 6. This is the gear used to lower the awning on the old Slama Saloon (built by my great grandfather, Jos. Slama), It was recently the Clarkson Flower Shop until its closing.
On a side note, keep up the good work Glenn. I am sure that there are a lot of people who read and enjoy yours postings without making any comments.
Vitame Vas! It’s Czech Days!
Randy Vavrina
Hi Glenn, good job! 1. Pyramid monument at park across the street from the Presby church honoring the World War one and two fallen soldiers… 2.? 3. Flag pole street light at same park close to road 4. Either at Presby Church or Opera House 5.? 6. Flag Pole holder?
1 The memorial in Memorial park? 4 The Library? 6 Ash tray?