Drake Community Library Archives

Digitized copies of materials from the Drake Community Library archives. Includes photographs and documents related to the history of the Grinnell community, businesses and organizations.

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The Grant Ramsey grocery store at 831 Main Street in Grinnell, Iowa, about 1910-1913. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-3.
grinnell:6304
Postcard view of the interior of the Grill Room in the Antlers Hotel in Grinnell, Iowa. The Antlers Hotel was located on the east side of Main Street just to the south of the B.P.O.E. (Elks) building on the corner of 4th Avenue and Main Street. Azo stamp box on verso. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
grinnell:12299
A large crowd of people, many holding open umbrellas (even though it is not raining), watch an event at Central Park in Grinnell, Iowa. The view is looking towards the southwest and shows the west side of 800 block of Broad Street. Possibly a July 4 parade as several American flags are visible. The signature "J.C. Goodrich" is on the verso. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
grinnell:12973
Grinnell Fire Department. Top row, from left to right: Art Brande, John Manly, Stanley Little, Will Decany, Will Alley, Dean Carlson, Hugh Jacobs, John Cramer, Earl Neeley, Jim Rose, Geo. Clifton. Bottom row: Bud Struve (?), Lewis Rutis, Fay Matteson, Rudy Noel, Steve Smith, Russell Clindinin, Jasper Richardson, John Tharp, Marion Hulbert.Photo by Brooks. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-6, People.
grinnell:6068
Photograph of members of the Grinnell, Iowa, Fire Department. Circa 1910 or 1920? Drake Community Library Archives. Oversize photos.
grinnell:6286
Postcard view of Grinnell Grange Hall north of the International store which was on the south side of Sixth Avenue and just west of Penrose Street in Grinnell, Iowa. Azo stamp box on verso. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
grinnell:13194
View of Grinnell High School, Grinnell, Iowa. Built in 1904, this building was north of Central Park on Fourth Avenue. It was added onto in 1921. This section of the high school was demolished in 1980 when the building was remodeled to become the community center. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection 20, Grinnell Schools.
grinnell:11313
Wintertime postcard view of the Grinnell Methodist Episcopal Church at 5th Avenue and Park Street in Grinnell, Iowa, in 1910. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-2, Grinnell Buildings.
grinnell:12335
Postcard view of Central Park in Grinnell, Iowa. The view is looking through the southern end of the park to the west side of the 800 block of Broad Street. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
grinnell:6291
Colorized postcard view of Grinnell Savings Bank on the south side of 4th Avenue between Main Street and Broad Street in Grinnell, Iowa. Rayburn and Lyman, Lawyers occupy the top floor. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
grinnell:6290
Advertising postcard for Rinefort's Clothing and Furnishings in Grinnell, Iowa. View is of the store on the southwest corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue in about 1910. Other businesses visible include Brock Bros. Dentists; E.M. Fitch, Lawyer; a store advertising pianos; Buchanan & Smith Real Estate; and H.A. Spooner, Dentist. Kruxo postcard. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
grinnell:11903
View of the Hazelwood Cemetery bridge in Grinnell, Iowa, in the winter with the ground covered with snow.
grinnell:12818
Color postcard view of Brooklyn High School in Brooklyn, Iowa. Card is postmarked October 7, 1910, in Brooklyn, and is addressed to Mrs. Etta Decker, Lea Port, Indiana. Card was published by J.M. Hamilton, Monmouth, Illinois. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-7, Poweshiek County -- Other towns.
grinnell:12819
Color postcard view of the high school in Grinnell, Iowa, sometime before 1922. View is looking at the south face of the building. C.T. Photochrom postcard number R-57044 published by Curt Teich. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-2, Grinnell Buildings.
grinnell:6307
Postcard view of horses lined up at a hitching rack on Fourth Avenue on the south side of Central Park in Grinnell, Iowa. Grinnell High School visible in the background. Azo stamp box on verso. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
grinnell:11366
Postcard view of a home in Grinnell, Iowa. Velox stamp box with diamonds in corners on verso. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-2, Grinnell Buildings.
grinnell:12476
Probably the interior of the Grinnell Aeroplane Company in Grinnell, Iowa. Men are gathered around a steering mechanism. Note propellers propped against the wall on the right. The Grinnell Aeroplane Company was founded by Billy Robinson. Photo by Child. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-6, People.
grinnell:6288
Postcard view of four men attempting to pull apart a chair. Verso of postcard is an advertisement for Kibby & Benson Furniture, Grinnell, Iowa. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.
grinnell:12241
View looking south on High Street from Fifth Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa. The street is dirt lined with trees and with sidewalks on both sides. The name Winifred Almy Martin is written on the back. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
grinnell:6190
Postcard of downtown Grinnell, Iowa, looking south on Main Street from the corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street. Colonial Theater, Lyric Theater and Strand movie theater visible on the right. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. McNally photographs. Collection #1, Series #1-1.