Middle Amana, Iowa

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Lily Lake

Lily Lake was formed when the Mill Race flooded a low area. It went on to play several important roles in the Colonies

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Hahn's Hearth Oven Bakery

Bakeries provided bread and other baked goods to communal kitchens using traditionally German recipes. Learn about Hanh's in Amana

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Communal Kitchen and Coopershop Museum

The Ruedy Kitchen House, next to the coopershop, was one of 50 kitchens that provided meals during the communal era of the Colonies

Last updated: January 4, 2018