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Title: Baling Hay
Description: Harry Ryan baling hay in the mid-1950s in Chester Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He is driving an orange Allis-Chalmers tractor equipped with an umbrella, and it is pulling a hay baler. Barns, outbuildings and a windmill are visible in the background.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:29796

Title: Bartlett Hall, women's dormitory, Iowa State Teacher College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, State College of Iowa, Iowa State Normal School
Description: Looking north at Unit 1 of Bartlett Hall which was named in honor of Moses Willard Bartlett. Professor Bartlett was a member of the first faculty of the Normal School in 1876. Unit 1 was completed in 1915. Located at West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Number 5C-K520.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:13581

Title: Burlington Depot, Creston, Iowa, Creston Railroad Depot, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad-Creston Station
Description: Looking southeast at a three-story building which opened in 1899 at a cost of $75,000. Since Creston was a division point, the depot also contained numerous railroad offices on the upper levels for the division superintendent, dispatcher, roadmaster, physician and other officials. The depot abutted the busy Creston yards, which had one of the largest roundhouses in the CB&Q system. Today, the first floor houses an art gallery, senior center, and exhibits, while the second floor is reserved for municipal use. The building is located at 200 West Adams Street, Creston, Union County, Iowa, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.Number M199M.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:16224

Title: Calmar Manufacturing Company, Calmar, Iowa
Description: Looking southeast at the Calmar Manufacturing Company established around 1900 is a provider of architectural millwork and casework. The office is on the right. Located at 402 Main Street, Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Number 34-K.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:14155

Title: Carson Motel, on hi-way 92, Carson, Iowa, Carson Motel on Highway 92
Description: Looking north at a one-story building with a café sign on the left.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:14146

Title: Cedar Rapids Barber College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Moler Barber College, Iowa Barber College, Cedar Rapids School of Barbering and Hairstyling, American College of Hairstyling
Description: An interior view of the college.The American Colleges of Hairstyling were originally founded as Moler Barber Colleges in 1899 in Des Moines and 1900 in Cedar Rapids, making them two of the oldest schools in the nation. The Cedar Rapids school was renamed the Cedar Rapids School of Barbering and Hairstyling in 1950 and renamed the American College of Hairstyling in 1991. On verso: Cedar Rapids Barber College, 218 1st Street, S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You are cordially invited to visit our college. Investigate the advantages of the barber profession. Let us tell you about our supervised student work. Bring this card with you, and receive free of charge a very informative booklet "Your Hair and its Care". Ladies Haircuts Free. Number 8527B.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:13381

Title: Cedar River, between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa, Red Cedar River
Description: Looking at the Cedar River recreation area and beach with ferris wheel. The Cedar River is a tributary of the Iowa River, which flows to the Mississippi River. The Cedar River takes its name from the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) trees growing there, and was originally called the Red Cedar River by the Meskwaki Indians. Number 5C-K522.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:14142

Title: City park, Elgin, Iowa, Bandstand, Band stand
Description: Looking at a bandstand and park benches. 1955 postmark. Number 5662.
PID: grinnell:16003

Title: Darlene's Drive-In on highway 34, Albia, Iowa, Claver, Darlene
Description: Darlene's Drive-in was a small restaurant which opened in the early 1950's. Number 6960.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:14283