Once a church, the Amana Arts Guild preserves traditional art forms from the Iowa Colonies and passes techniques onto future generations
The Amana Furniture Shop occupies the former Calico Mill, which produced printed cloth for the national market
The Amana Hotel was built in 1860 to accommodate visitors. It continues to accommodate visitors, but now as a restaurant
Bakeries provided bread and other baked goods to the villages in Amana. Learn about the Amana Society Bakery and its role in the village
Construction of the Woolen Mill began in 1859 and it is still operating today. Their goods were known nationally
The Backerei was one of South Amana's bakeries. It was converted into a bed and breakfast, which has since closed
Blacksmith shops were integral in these rural villages. Learn more about the role the blacksmith played in the community
The Homestead Church was built in 1865 by the Community of True Inspiration. It is now a museum operated by the Amana Heritage Museum
The Ruedy Kitchen House, next to the coopershop, was one of 50 kitchens that provided meals during the communal era of the Colonies
Die Heimat Country Inn occupies the only existing building in Homestead that was constructed prior to the town's purchase by Inspirationists
The drying house was integral to preserving fruits and vegetables grown in nearby gardens
Bakeries provided bread and other baked goods to communal kitchens using traditionally German recipes. Learn about Hanh's in Amana
Cemeteries are organized in such a way that denotes equality among members. Learn more by reading about the cemetery in High Amana
Each village in the Colonies contained a farm complex. Learn about the farm complex in High Amana
General stores provided necessities to the people in the Amana Colonies. Learn about one of these stores in High Amana
These are the most common building type found in the Amana Colonies. Several original dwellings made mostly of brick remain today
The Meat Shop and Smokehouse prepared meat for several kitchens in Homestead. Learn more about its role in the community
Lily Lake was formed when the Mill Race flooded a low area. It went on to play several important roles in the Colonies
The Lower South Hotel accommodated tourists flocking to the Amana Colonies. Learn about it here
The Mill Race is a constructed, seven-mile-long canal. It originally provided power to the mills
The Museum occupies a former kitchen house, school, and woodshed. It traces the history and development of the Colonies
The Ox Yoke Inn occupies a former kitchen house, and currently operates as a restaurant
The Powder House was part of a pharmacy complex that produced powder additives for livestock
Metal work was important to repair components of the mills and farm equipment. Learn about the shop in Amana
Schulwalds are groves of trees planted by residents of Amana. Learn about their roles in the Colonies
Schools in the Amana colonies provided for children from two to 14. In addition to general education, children would learn trades
Taglöhners were hired to work in the Amana villages. While they lived alongside community members, they didn't officially join the Church
The Barn Museum houses the largest collection of miniatures, made by Henry Moore. Learn about it here
Farms complexes and barns played an important role in the Colonies. Learn more about the role the barns played in West Amana
General stores provided goods for residents of the Amana villages. Learn about the general store in West Amana
Last updated: January 4, 2018