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High school, Ames, Iowa
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Description
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The older part of the high school (on left with five chimneys) was built in 1881-82. The eight-classroom addition on the right was built around 1900. In July of 1937, it was razed in preparation for the new high school building. 1913 postmark.
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Date Created
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1913
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PID
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grinnell:14456
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Title
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Home Economics Hall, Iowa State Agricultural College, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, MacKay Hall, Home Economics Building, Domestic Technology Building
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Description
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Looking northwest at MacKay Hall. The original building was completed in 1911 and in 1926 a new addition including an east wing identical to the original building and a new central section, shown here, were opened. In 1957 the building was named MacKay Hall in honor of the long-time dean of Family and Consumer Sciences, Catherine J. MacKay. 1954 postmark. Number P2770. Located at 2302 Osborn Drive, Ames, Story County, Iowa.
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Date Created
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1954
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PID
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grinnell:13340
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Title
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Looking west at Central Building, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, Central Hall, Iowa State University, Beardshear Hall
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Description
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Looking west at the Central Building. It was built in 1908 costing just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed Beardshear Hall after William M. Beardshear who was president of the college from 1891 to 1902. 1909 postmark. Located at 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Story County, Iowa. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Date Created
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1909
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PID
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grinnell:13494
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Title
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Main Street, Ames, Iowa, Cooley & Jones
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Description
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Looking west on Main Street at street trolley tracks. Cooley & Jones Harness shop is on the left. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:13874
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Title
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Main Street, Ames, Iowa
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Description
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Looking east with the power plant in the background. There is a JCPenney store on the right and a hotel on the left. "The stores on Main Street are modern and attractive. Alert, well-maintained enterprises make up the business district of Ames."--t.p. verso. Number 24291N. Series 10.
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Date Created
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1950
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PID
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grinnell:14254
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Title
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Overland Cafe, Ames, Iowa
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Description
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An interior shot of the Overland Cafe which opened on Main Street in 1949. "The Overland Cafe of Ames, Iowa is one of several distinctive cafes operated by Barkalow Bros. Co., Omaha, Nebraska."--t.p. verso. 1954 postmark. Number 51988. Located at 424 Main Street, Ames, Story County, Iowa.
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Date Created
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1954
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PID
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grinnell:14252