Flappers & Fiction

They say the American interior is too new to be picturesque, but I beg to differ. This charming sketch invites us into the rolling prairies of Southwestern Iowa, a region that boldly challenges Kentucky for the title of “Blue Grass” capital. From the drought-resistant pastures championed by railroad man Thomas Potter to the architectural marvel of a palace built entirely of hay and grain, this is a celebration of a pastoral paradise. It is a world of living streams and independent women, proving that beauty isn’t limited to the coasts.