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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
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1925
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PID
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grinnell:13604
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West Main Street, Cherokee, Iowa, Archer, Elmo
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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.
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Date Created
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1905
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PID
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grinnell:14085
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West side Main Street, Cumberland, Iowa, Cumberland Post Office
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1905
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grinnell:16967
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West side, Centerville, Iowa, J.C. Penney Co., F.W. Woolworth Co., Scott Stores, Beer's Drug Store, Le Rose Gift Shop
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1955
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PID
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grinnell:14573
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West's Eye Infirmary, Corydon, Iowa
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Description
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Looking at the front entrance to a three-story wooden building established in 1895 by Surgeon W.E. West. 1908 postmark.
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Date Created
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1908
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PID
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grinnell:16228
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Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids, Second Presbyterian Church
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1930
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PID
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grinnell:14113
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White Lily Manufacturing Co., Davenport, Iowa
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1918
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PID
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grinnell:16957