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Title: Chicago and Northwestern Depot, Belle Plaine, Iowa, Chicago & North Western depot, Burley House
Description: Looking southwest. The first building on the left is the baggage building and the second building is the depot. The house just beyond the depot is the Burley House, owned by Mrs. B.B. Burley. Two railroad employees are standing near the tracks on the right. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:13890

Title: Depot, Brighton, Iowa, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Depot, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Depot, United States Express Company
Description: Looking at a one-story wooden depot with a woman standing in front. The Brighton Depot was built in 1902 by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. On the left corner of the building is a sign "United States Express Company", which operated from 1854 to 1914, and was a privately owned company that forwarded parcels and freight. The company served the northern states from New England west to Colorado. Title supplied by cataloger.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14167

Title: Grade School, Bedford, Iowa
Description: This large brick and stone building was erected in 1877 at a cost of about $20,000.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14208

Title: High School, Aurelia, Iowa
Description: A-U-R-E-L-I-A, That's the way to spell it, Aurelia Aurelia, That's the way to yell it.--t.p. verso. A.H.S. at top left and inlay photo of two-story wooden high school which was built in 1883 torn down in 1922. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14467

Title: High school building, Avoca, Iowa
Description: Two story brick & stone high school building with bell tower. A combination gymnasium and auditorium, a library, a large study room, and five additional classrooms totalling $69,000 were added in 1926.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14225

Title: High school, Avoca, Iowa
Description: Two story brick & stone high school building with bell tower. A combination gymnasium and auditorium, a library, a large study room, and five additional classrooms totalling $69,000 were added in 1926. Number B989A3.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14226

Title: Main Street looking north, Bode, Iowa, Humboldt Avenue, Opheim and Gangestad General Store, Opheim General Store
Description: Looking north on Main Street in Bode, Iowa. The first building on the left is the general merchandise store started by Lars K. Opheim and is brother-in-law James J. Gangestad which opened in Bode on June 3, 1883. The construction began on the building in May, 1882 and finished in the fall. The structure was 30 x 34 feet, and was two stories in height. The upper story was designed to be living quarters. The cost for the building was $2,500. In 1894 Opheim purchased his partner's share in the business and ran it until 1910 when he sold the store and retired. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14174

Title: Main Street, Badger, Iowa, P.A. Houge & Son Hardware Store
Description: Looking northeast at the P.A. Houge Hardware Store, second building from the left, and a water pump in the foreground. Badger was recognized as a town since 1882, but it was not until February 8, 1900, that the town was incorporated. 1910 postmark. Date handwritten on front of card is 4/2/10.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14470

Title: Main Street, Badger, Iowa
Description: Looking southeast. Badger was recognized as a town since 1882, but it was not until February 8, 1900, that the town was incorporated. 1910 postmark. Date on front: 4/2/10.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14469