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Title: Ross Department Store and First National Bank, Doon, Iowa, Ross, Cornelius, C. Ross and Company, First National Bank, Doon Savings Bank
Description: Looking north at the Ross Department Store owned by Cornelius Ross who built "The Big Store" in 1903. The Doon Savings Bank merged with the First National Bank in 1903.
Date Created: 1907
PID: grinnell:16837

Title: South side Main Street, Dows, Iowa, Fillmore Block Building, Ole Houg's, Dr. George, William Meister, Boots and Shoes
Description: Looking southwest on Main Street with the Fillmore Block Building in the left foreground. Some signs shown include Ole Houg's, Dr. George, William Meister Boots and Shoes, Chuck's Cafe, and C.W. Schmitt Meat Market. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. Number 12.
Date Created: 1908
PID: grinnell:15990

Title: Souvenir from I.C. Bridge, Fonda, Iowa, Illinois Central Bridge, Cedar Creek
Description: A souvenir postcard with a real photo inset looking at a train crossing a steel truss bridge located at Cedar Creek. Recto says: I sent you a letter by fast express, It reached you quickly, I know Your answer was sent by freight, I guess,It comes so exceedingly slow..1912 postmark. Made in St. Paul.
Date Created: 1912
PID: grinnell:15962

Title: Street Scene, Dundee, Iowa, Dundee Savings Bank
Description: Looking north on North Center Street at the Dundee Savings Bank on the left and many horse and carriages parked on the street. The Dundee Savings Bank opened its door for business in July 1904. In 1906 a disastrous fire on the west side of the business district either damaged or destroyed the building and a new brick bank building was built in 1908. The bank closed during the Depression. 1911 postmark.
PID: grinnell:14666

Title: Street scene, Dows, Iowa, Main Street, E.G. Westerman and Company, Finn, C.W.
Description: Looking northeast on Main Street. Awnings and sign shown are furniture and rugs, ice cream, fruit and confectionery, E.G. Westerman and Co. General Merchandise, post office, and C.W. Finn. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. 1918 postmark.
Date Created: 1918
PID: grinnell:16058

Title: Street scene, Elkader, Iowa, Elkader State Bank, White Funeral Home, Kramer's Market
Description: Looking west from the corner of Bridge Street and North Main Street with the Elkader State Bank in the right foreground and the furniture and undertaking building across the street. 1916 postmark. Number 4.
Date Created: 1916
PID: grinnell:16791

Title: Train wreck, September 22, 1912, Dows, Iowa, Rock Island Railroad
Description: Looking southwest at a train collision in front of the Dows Depot. A gravel train and stock train collided on September 22, 1912 and 42 head of cattle and 30 head of sheep were killed. The train crew was not hurt. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. 1912 postmark.
Date Created: 1912
PID: grinnell:16153

Title: Vy Don't Youse Send Dot Ledder to Fonda, Iowa. Are Youse Vaiting Till I'm Dead
Description: Hand-painted color greeting card with doll and grave stone. 1913 postmark.
Date Created: 1913
PID: grinnell:15963

Title: Wagon Bridge, Dundee, Iowa, Maquoketa River
Description: Looking north at a Lost Deck plate girder bridge over the Maquoketa River. It was demolished in the 1980s. Number 206.
PID: grinnell:14664