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Title: Carlson's Cabins, Blencoe, Iowa, Carlson's Cottages
Description: "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.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:13949

Title: Court house, Atlantic, Iowa, Cass County Court House, Cass County Courthouse
Description: Looking northwest at the Cass County Court House. The fourth and final courthouse constructed of Indiana limestone and standing three-stories high cost $119,000. It was dedicated on December 26, 1934. It was one of 10 county courthouses built in Iowa during the New Deal Era as part of the federal Public Works Administration. Located at 5 West Seventh Street, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, Listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Number M-424.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:13440

Title: Home of Mrs. Floyd Brown, Bloomfield, Iowa, Brown, Floyd Mrs., Brown, Mrs. Frata M. Bond, 1892-1971, Meredith Stone Company
Description: Bedford Limestone Veneer Home made by Meredith Stone Company in Befored, Indiana. A Story in Stone. Let the exterior of your home tell a story of gracious living--friendliness and stability...Nothing can create this delightful atmosphere about your home better than Meredith Bedford Indiana Limestone... yet the cost of this time defying construction is surprisingly low maintenance cost almost nothing. And as the years roll by time and the elements only add to its richness. Number 0C-H940.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:13526

Title: Main Street, Ames, Iowa
Description: Looking east with the power plant in the background. There is a JCPenney store on the right and a hotel on the left. "The stores on Main Street are modern and attractive. Alert, well-maintained enterprises make up the business district of Ames."--t.p. verso. Number 24291N. Series 10.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:14254

Title: Memorial Union, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University
Description: Looking southeast at the Iowa State University Memorial Union which was built in 1927-1928 as a memorial to those who lost their lives in World War I. Located at 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, Story County, Iowa.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:13769

Title: TEJM Motel, Bettendorf, Iowa, United Motor Courts
Description: Looking northeast at a one-story brick building. "Fire Proof. On U.S. 6 at U.S. 67, Bettendorf, Iowa. On Bypass around Davenport, Iowa. New and Ultra Modern." --t.p. verso. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Carlson were owners/operators of the motel. 1950 postmark. Number 11,285F.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:13617