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German Evangelical Church, Dysart, Iowa
Title
German Evangelical Church, Dysart, Iowa
Description
Looking at a two story wooden church with corner bell tower built in 1878 at a cost of $500. 1912 postmark. Number 1.
PID
grinnell:16023
Souvenir from I.C. Bridge, Fonda, Iowa
Title
Souvenir from I.C. Bridge, Fonda, Iowa, Illinois Central Bridge, Cedar Creek
Description
A souvenir postcard with a real photo inset looking at a train crossing a steel truss bridge located at Cedar Creek. Recto says: I sent you a letter by fast express, It reached you quickly, I know Your answer was sent by freight, I guess,It comes so exceedingly slow..1912 postmark. Made in St. Paul.
Date Created
1912
PID
grinnell:15962
Train wreck, September 22, 1912, Dows, Iowa
Title
Train wreck, September 22, 1912, Dows, Iowa, Rock Island Railroad
Description
Looking southwest at a train collision in front of the Dows Depot. A gravel train and stock train collided on September 22, 1912 and 42 head of cattle and 30 head of sheep were killed. The train crew was not hurt. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. 1912 postmark.
Date Created
1912
PID
grinnell:16153