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Public school, Dows, Iowa, Dows Public School
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Description
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Looking northeast at a two-story brick school building built in 1914. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. Number 9.
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Date Created
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1917
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PID
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grinnell:16059
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Residence Street, Fairbank, Iowa, First Baptist Church, Grove Street
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Looking west on residential street at single story wooden church with steeple erected in 1882. In 1881 two lots on the corner of east Grove (initially named Residence Street) and Fourth streets were purchased from J. C. Myers for $100. In 1910, Free Will Baptists consolidated with the Baptists, and the church became First Baptist Church. In 1914, a basement was dug and the church underwent a remodel. Located at 304 Grove Street, Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa. 1909 postmark.
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PID
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grinnell:15983
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South side Main Street, Dows, Iowa, Fillmore Block Building, Ole Houg's, Dr. George, William Meister, Boots and Shoes
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Description
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Looking southwest on Main Street with the Fillmore Block Building in the left foreground. Some signs shown include Ole Houg's, Dr. George, William Meister Boots and Shoes, Chuck's Cafe, and C.W. Schmitt Meat Market. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. Number 12.
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Date Created
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1908
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PID
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grinnell:15990
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Souvenir from I.C. Bridge, Fonda, Iowa, Illinois Central Bridge, Cedar Creek
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1912
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PID
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grinnell:15962
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St. Anthony of Padua Chapel, Interior, Festina, Iowa
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Description
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Interior view of an altar in the "Smallest Church in the World". The stone church was built in 1885. The chapel measures 12' by 16', has a complete miniature altar and four pews each seating two people.The purpose of the church was to accommodate two families. Located at 1120 Little Church Road, Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, Iowa 5214.
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Date Created
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1945
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PID
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grinnell:16771
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Street Scene, Dundee, Iowa, Dundee Savings Bank
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Looking north on North Center Street at the Dundee Savings Bank on the left and many horse and carriages parked on the street. The Dundee Savings Bank opened its door for business in July 1904. In 1906 a disastrous fire on the west side of the business district either damaged or destroyed the building and a new brick bank building was built in 1908. The bank closed during the Depression. 1911 postmark.
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PID
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grinnell:14666
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Street scene, Dows, Iowa, Main Street, E.G. Westerman and Company, Finn, C.W.
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Description
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Looking northeast on Main Street. Awnings and sign shown are furniture and rugs, ice cream, fruit and confectionery, E.G. Westerman and Co. General Merchandise, post office, and C.W. Finn. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. 1918 postmark.
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Date Created
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1918
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PID
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grinnell:16058