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Title: German Evangelical Church, Dysart, Iowa
Description: Looking at a two story wooden church with corner bell tower built in 1878 at a cost of $500. 1912 postmark. Number 1.
PID: grinnell:16023

Title: High school building, Durant, Iowa, Durant High School
Description: 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.
PID: grinnell:16818

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: 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: West side Main Street, Dougherty, Iowa, McAloon, Solbert & Martinek Dry Goods and Grocery Store
Description: Looking southeast at the McAloon, Solberg & Martinek Dry Goods and Grocery Store. The town of Dougherty was first named Prairie in 1870, but in 1871 the name was changed to Dougherty in honor of its first settler, Dan Dougherty. The town was incorporated in 1900. 1912 postmark.
Date Created: 1912
PID: grinnell:16836