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Chicago and North Western Train Wreck, April 23, 1908, De Witt, Iowa, Silver Creek
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Description
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View of the wrecked train. On April 23, 1908, southwest of DeWitt, Iowa, at Silver Creek, flooding weakened a bridge and gave way to stock train 132 where an engine and 17 cars of cattle fell into the water. Three crewmen perished in the wreck.
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Date Created
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1908
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PID
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grinnell:16950
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High school building, Durant, Iowa, Durant High School
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Looking north at a three-story brick building. Durant was first named Brayton after its founder Benjamin Brayton. The name was later changed to Durant after Thomas C. Durant, one of the pioneers of the Transcontinental Railroad and an individual who contributed the bulk of funds needed to build the town's first public school. 1912 postmark.
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PID
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grinnell:16818
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Kretz Cafeteria interior, Dubuque, Iowa
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Description
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Looking at the interior of a two story café. From the time that it opened in 1934 through the early 1950s, Kretz Cafeteria was one of the most popular eating establishments in Dubuque. Diners could choose a table or booth on the main level or be seated on the more private balcony. Verso says: Most beautiful cafeteria in the Central States. Famous throughout the nation for wonderful food. 1940 postmark. Number A-1829.
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Date Created
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1940
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PID
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grinnell:16926
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Looking southeast at Dewar, Iowa, Schmitt Brothers
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Description
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Looking southeast at the town of Delmar, Iowa, with the Schmitt Brothers hardware and implement store in the background. Frank K. Schmitt opened the business in fall of 1900 with his cousin, Frank Fritz. After Fritz's death, Frank J.'s brother Edward entered the partnership in 1902.
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Date Created
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1905
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PID
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grinnell:16844
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Title
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Schiele Brothers, Durant, Iowa, Schiele, Arthur, Schiele, Roy, McLean Blacksmith and Machine Shop, McClean, Rash
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Description
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Looking at long row of businesses in Dunlap, Iowa. Arthur and Roy Schiele purchased the building in 1906 from William Bierkamp and in 1907 Arthur purchased Roy’s interest and operated there until 1912. He carried a full line of farm machinery, buggies, wagons and automobiles. 1909 postmark.
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PID
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grinnell:16819
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U.S. Post Office, De Witt, Iowa, De Witt City Hall
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Description
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Looking northeast from Ninth Street. The building was completed in 1937. Located at 510 Ninth Street, De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa. Number E-61.
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Date Created
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1945
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PID
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grinnell:16947
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Title
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Union Electric Company's Station and loop at Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa
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Description
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Incorporated on August 13, 1900, to provide electric power to Dubuque, the Union Electric Company was the successor of Hill Street and West Dubuque Steam Railway Company, Dubuque Street Railway Company, Dubuque Light and Traction Company, Star Electric Company, and the Home Electric Company. Union Park, operated by the company, was the only park of its type in the United States maintained exclusively by a street railway company. After Union Electric made many improvements such as new rail cars, a new car barn and power station, and a manufacturing plant, Dubuque Electric Company took over the operation in 1916. No. 165
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:15560