Few People Know The Real Story Behind Muscatine, Iowa Becoming The Pearl Button Capital Of The World
Raymond Goldfield
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The small city of Muscatine, Iowa, is an Iowa town that often flies under the radar. It’s a great place to live and has a healthy dining and shopping scene, but this this river city doesn’t get the hype of many of its neighbors, like Davenport. But it has a rich history that most people don’t know, and the unique history of Muscatine, Iowa happens to be tied to its location. Today, the city is a laid-back place, but it used to be a hub of industry – and one industry in particular. How did Muscatine become the world capital of making pearl buttons, and how did this nautical enterprise shape the city we know today? There’s a unique museum in Muscatine that digs into the town’s economic history, right in the heart of the town’s business district.
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Have you visited the National Pearl Button Museum in Muscatine? Did you know about this unique chapter of the history of Muscatine, Iowa? Let us know in the comments section! You can visit the National Pearl Button Museum website to see all the exhibits currently on display at the larger museum, and check out the Facebook page of this museum in Muscatine for the latest hours and updates. While you’re in Muscatine, don’t miss out on this unique underground pizzeria! The museum is only a few blocks away from The Merrill Hotel, a highly acclaimed portfolio hotel overlooking the water if you want to make a weekend of your trip.
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