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Title: Iowa Theatre, Merchants National Bank, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking south inside the bank with teller cages and view of stained glass windows. 1918 postmark. Built in 1914 by Louis H. Sullivan, "father of the American skyscraper", the Merchant's National Bank was one of a number of "jewel box" banks built in small midwestern communities.
Date Created: 1918
PID: grinnell:13393

Title: Poweshiek County National Bank, Poweshiek County Bank, Brenton Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Merchants National Bank, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking north. Built in 1914 by Louis H. Sullivan, "father of the American skyscraper", the Merchant's National Bank was one of a number of "jewel box" banks built in small midwestern communities.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:13392

Title: Poweshiek County National Bank, Poweshiek County Bank, Brenton Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Merchants National Bank, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest. Built in 1914 by Louis H. Sullivan, "father of the American skyscraper", the Merchant's National Bank was one of a number of "jewel box" banks built in small midwestern communities. Number 46770.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:13395

Title: Methodist Church, Montezuma, Iowa, Montezuma United Methodist Church
Description: This church was erected in 1939 at an estimated cost of $45,000 after the previous church (built in 1905) burned down. Number N-332.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18253

Title: New high school, Deep River, Iowa
Description: Two story brick school building with a man working on the top spire. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14422

Title: Oklahoma Street East, Brooklyn, Iowa
Description: Looking east on a residential street. There appears to be a man pouring a sidewalk near the center of the photo. 1911 postmark. Number 4.
Date Created: 1911
PID: grinnell:18269

Title: Opera House, Brooklyn, Iowa, Brooklyn Opera House
Description: Looking southeast at the Brooklyn Opera House incorporated in 1910 and opened on February 28, 1911 with the “Toymaker’s Dream”. It was built by a stock company composed of citizens and cost $12,000. It originally had a seating capacity of 435 seats including the balcony. The Opera House was the center of cultural activities with various performances and silent movies held during the early years. Located at 115 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Postmark 1916. Number 18
Date Created: 1916
PID: grinnell:18270

Title: Presidents home, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest from Park Street. Grinnell House was the home of each president of the College from 1917 to 1961. The building was designed by William H. Brainerd and was opened in 1917 as the home of President and Mrs. John H.T. Main. It was changed into a guest house in the early 1960's. Located at 1011 Park Street, Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Number B-147
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13412

Title: Public library, Grinnell, Iowa, Stewart Library
Description: Looking east from Broad Street. In 1901 Joel Stewart, a farmer, banker, and state legislator, offered to build the public library on land donated by the Congregational Church Society. The cornerstone was laid on May 7, 1901. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Number 994.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:13630

Title: Residential Street, Montezuma, Iowa
Description: Row of several residences with leaves on the ground. Number 26. Title supplied by cataloger.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:18262