ottumWa Businesses :
1890-1960
Hundreds of local businesses have made Ottumwa home throughout the years . Take a look back at the businesses that thrived ( or continue to thrive ) from 1890-1960 .
a & W rootBeer stand Car hops at the A & W Rootbeer Stand , Church Street , 1955 chop house restaurant Chop House Restaurant , 1915 a . p . anderson & co . A . P . Anderson & Co ., 106 street number , 1890
PHOTOS FROm THE LEmBERGER COLLECTION , WHICH IS PART OF THE UNIvERSITy OF IOWA LIBRARy . We Are Ottumwa 23