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C.&N.W. R.R. Yards after tornado, May 21, 1918, Boone, Iowa, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Yards
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Description
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Building remains after the May 21, 1918 tornado in Boone, Iowa. Six deaths were reported. Boone sustained the greatest monetary loss, probably $500,000, half of which was caused by the partial destruction of the Chicago & Northwestern's division shops. The storm area at Boone was confined to the extreme eastern edge of the city, about three blocks in width and nearly 10 blocks long. The storm was confined to the poorer section of the city and among those injured were railroad laborers living in box car bunk houses. 1919 postmark. Number 5.
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Date Created
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1919
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PID
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grinnell:13886
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Title
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Carlson's Cabins, Blencoe, Iowa, Carlson's Cottages
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Description
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"On Highway 75, 45 miles south of Sioux City, Iowa. 60 miles north of Omaha, Nebraska. Located out in the open, away from the city; where you may rest or play on large lawn areas and enjoy the quiet and fresh air of the country with every city convenience for your comfort. Cottages are heated in winter and cooled in summer with many large open windows. Friendly service and every comfort is assured our guests." --t.p. verso. 1950 postmark. Number 79163.
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Date Created
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1950
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PID
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grinnell:13949
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Title
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Cityscape of Bronson, Iowa, M.F. Copenhaver, Blacksmith
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Description
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An event with tents set up in Bronson, Iowa. M.F. Copenhaver, Blacksmith, can be seen on the roof of a building towards the left center of the photo. The town of Bronson, Iowa, was laid out by the Western Town Lot Company in 1901, and was named for Ira D. Bronson, an emigrant from Fort Scott, Kansas. 1909 postmark. 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:14163
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Title
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Cross Roads Motel, De Witt, Iowa, Cross Roads Tourist Court, Best Western, Duncan Hines, AAA
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Description
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Looking north at the Cross Roads Motel located at 326 Eleventh Street, De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa. Verso says 'Phone 107, 35 units, U.S. Highways 30 and 61, Best Western, AAA, Duncan Hines'. The motel was named for the crossroads of Highways 30 and 61 and is part of the historic Lincoln Highway. Number 2C-H427.
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Date Created
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1952
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PID
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grinnell:16949
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Title
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Down on the farm, near Bellevue, Iowa
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Description
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Farmstead with farmhouse in the background and ducks and chickens in the foreground near Bellevue, Iowa. 1914 postmark.
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Date Created
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1914
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PID
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grinnell:14183
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Title
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First National Bank, Brooklyn, Iowa
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Description
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Looking northeast from Front Street. The bank was built in 1908 at a cost of $16,000. In 1925 a notice was posted on the bank door announcing it was closed by the board of directors and turned over to a federal bank examiner.
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Date Created
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1915
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PID
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grinnell:14459
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Title
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High school, Newton, Iowa
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Description
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The Newton High School was erected just west from Central school building in 1907/1908 at a cost of $72,000. It was built on the most modern and approved plans for school buildings, even to the items of sanitary drinking fountains. The building was later known as the west building of Central Junior High and in 1983 it was razed and the site sold. Number 5020.
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Date Created
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1935
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PID
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grinnell:14326