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Title: Washington Square, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, The Depot Park, Greene Square, Franklin Square, Parson's grounds, Washington High School, St. Paul's Methodist Church, The Park, Washington Park
Description: Looking southeast with St. Paul's Methodist Church on the left and Washington High School on the right. The land originally was owned by a man named Parsons and was known as Parsons’ grounds. George Greene, along with Nicholas Brown, Addison Daniels, Julius Sanford and Hosea Gray purchased the property in 1843. The land was donated to the city in 1849 by Judge George Greene, who requested that it remain open green space for public use. In 1900, the square was named Washington Square after Washington High School, but In the city’s semicentennial year, 1906, William Krebs, secretary of the Parks Commission, recommended the city council honor Greene by renaming the park after him. St. Paul's Methodist Church (demolished in 1920) is shown on the left and Washington High School (demolished in 1946) is shown on the right. Number 4277.
Date Created: 1925
PID: grinnell:13604

Title: Water front, Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cut-Off Lake, Lake Manawa
Description: Looking east from the Council Bluffs Golf Club at several sailboats and rowboats on Lake Manawa. Lake Manawa was created in 1881 from a Missouri River flood. 1908 postmark.
Date Created: 1908
PID: grinnell:15194

Title: West Main Street looking south, Aurelia, Iowa
Description: Looking south on Main Street downtown Aurelia, Iowa. 1907 postmark.
Date Created: 1907
PID: grinnell:14228

Title: West Main Street, Cherokee, Iowa, Archer, Elmo
Description: Looking northwest at Main Street, Cherokee, Iowa. On the left is a building with Elmo Archer, Lumber, Grain, Hard & Soft Coal. In the background on the hill is the Cherokee County Courthouse which was built in 1892 and torn down in 1965.
Date Created: 1905
PID: grinnell:14085

Title: West Main Street, Cincinnati, Iowa
Description: Looking west on Main Street with two horse carts in the middle. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14080

Title: West side Main Street, Cumberland, Iowa, Cumberland Post Office
Description: Looking southwest on Main Street showing the post office. The Cumberland Post Office was established on January 19, 1885, and is still operating today and located at 123 Main Street, Cumberland, Cass County, Iowa.
Date Created: 1905
PID: grinnell:16967

Title: West side, Centerville, Iowa, J.C. Penney Co., F.W. Woolworth Co., Scott Stores, Beer's Drug Store, Le Rose Gift Shop
Description: Looking south at the town square left to right: J.C. Penney, Co., F.W. Woolworth Co., Scott Stores, Beer's Drug Store and Le Rose Gift Shop. The courthouse square historic district is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Number 3A490.
Date Created: 1955
PID: grinnell:14573

Title: West's Eye Infirmary, Corydon, Iowa
Description: Looking at the front entrance to a three-story wooden building established in 1895 by Surgeon W.E. West. 1908 postmark.
Date Created: 1908
PID: grinnell:16228

Title: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids, Second Presbyterian Church
Description: Looking southeast at the Westminster Presbyterian Church which was established on May 27, 1855, and originally named the Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids. The name of the church was changed to Second Presbyterian Church in 1868 and the original structure was expanded and remodeled. The new church was moved to 1285 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, was built by Charles Bolton of Philadelphia, and was renamed Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Magdalene Tower of Westminster was modeled after the tower at Oxford College, England. Number 22212.
Date Created: 1930
PID: grinnell:14113

Title: White Lily Manufacturing Co., Davenport, Iowa
Description: The White Lily Manufacturing Company manufactured washing machines. The business was established by businessman, Sam T. White, starting with a capital of $15,000 and having a successful worldwide trade with large exports to Australia and various European countries. Located at 1535 Rockingham Road, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. 1918 postmark. Number R-49717.
Date Created: 1918
PID: grinnell:16957