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Algona, Iowa

Everything Algona is known for

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History of Algona

Grotto of the Redemption

1912

The world's largest grotto, built by Father Paul Dobberstein in West Bend, Iowa, from 1912 to 1954, containing the largest collection of precious stones and gems in any one location.

8.2 mi away

Everything Near Algona

4 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Henry Adams Building · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be surprised – you're about to discover a hidden gem by one of America's most celebrated architects, right here in Algona, Iowa. The Henry Adams Building, also known as the Land and Loan Office Building, was…

  • Grotto of the Redemption · 8.2 mi · Historical Marker

    The world's largest grotto, built by Father Paul Dobberstein in West Bend, Iowa, from 1912 to 1954, containing the largest collection of precious stones and gems in any one location.

  • Grotto of the Redemption · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be amazed by a religious shrine unlike anything you've ever seen, a testament to faith built from stones and minerals. Father Paul Dobberstein, a German immigrant, began constructing the Grotto of the…

  • Lu Verne City Jail · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming little building tells a tale of small-town justice. The Lu Verne City Jail, or Old Calaboose, stands as a reminder of law and order in early 20th-century Iowa.Back in 1912, the town decided their old…

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