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Nodaway County Courthouse Cupola and Clock

The four-sided clock tower of the historic 1883 Nodaway County Courthouse in Maryville, Missouri, rises 114 feet above the town square and features a timekeeping mechanism originally built to be wound by hand every day. [1, 2]

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“Human Fly” Harry H. Gardiner Climbs Nodaway Courthouse Tower, Nodaway Valley Bank Building, and First National Bank, June 15, 1916

On June 15, 1916, “Human Fly” Harry H. Gardiner climbed points of the Nodaway County Courthouse, Nodaway Valley Bank, and First National Bank Building in Maryville.  The above ad is from the Ravenwood Gazette.  The photo of him is from … Continue reading →

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