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2322 Olive Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Iowa State Normal School Boarding House, University of Northern Iowa
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Description
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Looking northeast at one of many boarding houses used to board Iowa State Normal School students. The students received both room and board at the houses, which were named for their owners. The expenses were comparable to on-campus living. In 1891, the charges were between $3.00-3.50 for a week; in 1912, rent was $2.00-$2.50 per week and meals $3.00-$4.00 per week. Many of the rooming houses still exist today in the College Hill area. Some have been converted into apartments while others are still private residences. Series 732.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:14143
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Bird's eye view, Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa
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Description
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Aerial view of Camp Dodge on a hazy day. Original construction of Camp Dodge began in 1907, to provide a place for the National Guard units to train. In 1917, the installation was handed over to national authorities and greatly expanded to become a regional training center for forces to participate in the First World War. The name Camp Dodge comes from Brigadier General Grenville M. Dodge, who organized Iowa's first National Guard unit in 1856.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:18506
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Britt Coliseum, Britt, Iowa, The Coliseum
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Description
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Looking at a two-story brick dance hall in Britt, Iowa. The Coliseum was a popular place for well-known bands of the day.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:16034
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Carnegie Library, Carnegie Hall
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Description
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Looking northeast at the front steps of Carnegie Library. An Andrew Carnegie library built in 1904 for $50,000. Number 929.
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Date Created
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1920
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grinnell:13909
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Christian Church, Bedford, Iowa
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Description
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Looking at front entrance of a two-story brick church building from the street. The church was erected in 1900 at a cost of $15,000 and for many years was among the largest in point of membership in the city. Number 25230.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:14206