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Title: Beautiful State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking east at the Iowa State Capitol building which was completed in 1886 at a cost of $3,296,256, and, and at the time, was the only five-domed capitol in the country. The dome of the capitol is gilded with tissue-paper thin sheets of pure 23-karat gold with a protective layer sealing the gold from the weather, and the top of its finial peak is 275 feet (84 m) above the ground. From its opening during 1884 until 1924, it was the tallest building in Des Moines, and likely the entire state. Located at 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Number P31092.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16871

Title: Court house, Montezuma, Iowa, Poweshiek County Court House, Poweshiek County Courthouse
Description: Looking southwest from East Main Street. The courthouse was completed in 1859 at a cost of $1,928.15 with an addition built in 1890 and major repairs done in 1933. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Number N-333.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:18247

Title: Des Moines Municipal Airport, Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines International Airport
Description: Construction of the airport began in 1932 and was completed in 1933 with several upgrades since then. The airport was renamed the Des Moines International Airport in 1986 to acknowledge the presence of a United States Customs Service office at the airport. Verso says: The new modern terminal building constructed at a cost of one million dollars is one of the finest in the United States. Located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Number 70778.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16933

Title: Greetings from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, Administration Building, Old Main, Harvey Ingham Hall of Science, Cowles Library
Description: Verso says: Left - Administration Building, Upper right - Harvey Ingham Hall of Science, Lower right - Cowles Library. Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, is Iowa's largest independent, non-tax-supported college or university. In April, thousands throng to the Drake Campus for the world-famous Drake Relays. Number P19283.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16932

Title: Hotel Fort Des Moines, 10th and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking southwest at the Hotel Fort Des Moines building made of granite, limestone and brick, built in 1919. Verso says: "Where excitement begins. Another friendly boss hotel. Iowa's largest and friendliest." It is located at 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:18752

Title: Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest at the Iowa State Capitol building with a miniature Liberty Bell in the foreground presented to Iowa in 1950 by the Federal Department of the Treasury to thank the state for its efforts of the previous ten years in war-bond drives. This symbol of independence appropriately was dedicated on Independence Day by Governor William Beardsley. The bell, cast in Annery-le-Vieux, France, weighs 2,000 pounds. It is located at 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Number P89196.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16089

Title: LOOK Building, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: On verso: "This modern five-story structure houses LOOK's subscription department which procures, processes and maintains the subscription portion of more than 7,000,000 paid circulation". Looking southeast at the LOOK Magazine building published by brothers Gardner and Mike Cowles who also owned the Des Moines Register and Tribune and the Minneapolis Star and formed the Iowa Broadcasting Company. The magazine was published in Des Moines from 1937 to 1971 and was similar to Life Magazine in content and emphasis in pictorials. The building, located at 111 Tenth Street, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, has been converted into residential lofts. 1965 postmark. Number S-211.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16143

Title: McNeal Hi-way Hotel-Motels, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest at the two-story motel/hotel. On verso: "125 beautiful, modern rooms plus a handy coffee shop, cocktail lounge and 4 air-conditioned meeting rooms for 10 to 150 persons. Located in a modern shopping center with 32 stores and offices. For reservations or more information telephone 276-3411". The building is currently used as apartments. Number 42796.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16928

Title: New Student Days, 1965
Description: Two students unpack a car during New Student Days, 1965. Student on left is Bonnie Nelson.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:26777

Title: Skyline of Davenport, showing ferry boat between Rock Island, Ill. and Davenport, Iowa
Description: On verso: The ferry boat operating regularly between business districts of Rock Island and Davenport is a great convenience to workers in the tri-cities. 1965 postmark. Number 1A1821.
Date Created: 1965
PID: grinnell:16207