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Wine is a product of Council Bluffs, as can be seen by this sign framed in vines.

Answer: The sign is on the building of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association, 900 S. 7th St.

Filling Bottles . . . with wine made from grapes grown in the area is an employee of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association. The picture was taken in early 1970 when the association was still in fill operation.

Checking The Bottling Machine . . . which stands silent at the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association is Robert Bintz, an employee of the company. The association has been closed since 1973. The company produced wine, grape juice, and pulp for jams…

Inspecting Vats . . . at the Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association headquarters is Al Martin, general manager. The cooperative is looking for a buyer for the business, including the vats which can store up to 200,000 gallons of fermenting wine.

Plant and offices of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association, one of the nation's oldest co-operatives.

Office and plant buildings of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association, 900-904 South Seventh Street.

Harry O. Martin, Council Bluffs, Iowa grape grower.

Part of the Harry O. Martin grape vineyard, Council Bluffs, IA