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Title: Aerial view of Commercial District, Aerial view of Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Photograph taken by Billy Robinson from his monoplane. In this southeast view, Broad Street is on the left. The Armory is at the bottom left corner, with the Cornerstone Building next door, to the east.
Date Created: 1916
PID: grinnell:3291

Title: Assembly of God Parade
Description: Parade with Assembly of God members looking south on Broad Street across from Central Park in Grinnell, Iowa. Businesses in background include: Smith's Furniture and Undertaking, Percy Goff Insurance (923 1/2 Broad), Blue Bird Cafe (bus depot), a hardware store, I.S.U. Co. Public Service. Smith Furniture was in this location from August 1925 through April 1947.
Date Created: 1933
PID: grinnell:6384

Title: Broad St., Grinnell, Ia. S-201, Broad Street, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Postcard view of Broad Street in Grinnell, Iowa, looking north from the intersection of Broad Street and Fifth Avenue. Postcard published by L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:12453

Title: Broad Street Looking South from 5th Avenue
Description: Stereo card view of Broad Street in Grinnell, Iowa, covered in snow. The view is looking south from approximately 5th Avenue. The low building on the left is Norris Livery with the Old Stone Church visible behind it. Central Park is the open area beyond the church. On the right side of the street a sign advertises furniture. Much of the furniture store block was destroyed by a fire in 1891, right around the time the photo may have been taken.
Date Created: 1891
PID: grinnell:13248

Title: Broad Street Parking to End
Description: Photograph of cars parked in the middle of Broad Street in Grinnell, Iowa, in 1961. A news clipping attached to the photo reads, "Broad Street parking to end. Grinnell City Council voted Monday night to end center street parking on a 2-block stretch of Broad Street between Fifth Avenue and Commercial. The center of the 2-block stretch of Broad Street has been used for parking for about 12 years." A handwritten date of April 14, 1961, has been added. George and Rolf Hardware Store and the New Home Bakery are visible in the background.
Date Created: 1961
PID: grinnell:11904

Title: Child Art Rooms
Description: Photo of the Child Art Rooms in Grinnell, Iowa, taken in 1974 by William Oelke before it was demolished to make room for the expansion of the bank. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-2, Grinnell Buildings.
Date Created: 1974
PID: grinnell:11242

Title: City Park, Grinnell, Ia. 753, City Park, Grinnell, Iowa 753
Description: View from the center of Central Park in Grinnell, Iowa, looking northwest towards the intersection of Broad Street and Fourth Avenue. The Congregational Church and Merchants' National Bank are visible at the intersection. Horses and buggies are parked to the north of the park; automobiles are parked along Broad Street. Kruxo postcard. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:12372

Title: East Main Street, Montezuma, Iowa
Description: Looking east toward the north side of East Main Street in Montezuma, Iowa, in approximately 1920. The photo was taken from approximately the intersection of East Main Street and 5th Street. Visible are the Ford garage and H & M Auto Co.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:27196

Title: Ford's Cafe
Description: Unidentified man standing outside of Ford's Cafe on Jackson Street in Brooklyn, Iowa, circa 1940.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:20682

Title: Fourth Ave., Grinnell, Ia., Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Color postcard view of Fourth Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa, looking west from approximately Fourth Avenue and Park Street. Grinnell High School is visible on the right. Glimpses of the Old Stone Church (Congregational) and Merchants' National Bank are visible through the trees. The postcard is addressed to Miss Jane Risser, L. St. West, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is signed Rue Hinch. The postcard is postmarked September 21, 1916, in Grinnell. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
Date Created: 1916
PID: grinnell:12373