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Des Moines Municipal Airport, Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines International Airport
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Construction of the airport began in 1932 and was completed in 1933 with several upgrades since then. The airport was renamed the Des Moines International Airport in 1986 to acknowledge the presence of a United States Customs Service office at the airport. Verso says: The new modern terminal building constructed at a cost of one million dollars is one of the finest in the United States. Located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Number 70778.
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1965
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PID
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grinnell:16933
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Greetings from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, Administration Building, Old Main, Harvey Ingham Hall of Science, Cowles Library
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Verso says: Left - Administration Building, Upper right - Harvey Ingham Hall of Science, Lower right - Cowles Library. Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, is Iowa's largest independent, non-tax-supported college or university. In April, thousands throng to the Drake Campus for the world-famous Drake Relays. Number P19283.
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Date Created
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1965
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grinnell:16932
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, 10th and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa
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Looking southwest at the Hotel Fort Des Moines building made of granite, limestone and brick, built in 1919. Verso says: "Where excitement begins. Another friendly boss hotel. Iowa's largest and friendliest." It is located at 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Date Created
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1965
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grinnell:18752
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LOOK Building, Des Moines, Iowa
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On verso: "This modern five-story structure houses LOOK's subscription department which procures, processes and maintains the subscription portion of more than 7,000,000 paid circulation". Looking southeast at the LOOK Magazine building published by brothers Gardner and Mike Cowles who also owned the Des Moines Register and Tribune and the Minneapolis Star and formed the Iowa Broadcasting Company. The magazine was published in Des Moines from 1937 to 1971 and was similar to Life Magazine in content and emphasis in pictorials. The building, located at 111 Tenth Street, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, has been converted into residential lofts. 1965 postmark. Number S-211.
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Date Created
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1965
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grinnell:16143
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McNeal Hi-way Hotel-Motels, Des Moines, Iowa
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Looking northwest at the two-story motel/hotel. On verso: "125 beautiful, modern rooms plus a handy coffee shop, cocktail lounge and 4 air-conditioned meeting rooms for 10 to 150 persons. Located in a modern shopping center with 32 stores and offices. For reservations or more information telephone 276-3411". The building is currently used as apartments. Number 42796.
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Date Created
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1965
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grinnell:16928
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State Historical Building, Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa State Historical Building, Ola Babcock Miller Building, State Library of Iowa
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Looking northeast at a four-story stone building. The building was designed by architect Oliver O. Smith in 1898 in the Beaux Arts style. It is one of the oldest buildings in the Iowa State Capitol Complex and initially housed the Iowa State Historical Society which has moved to a new location in 1987. After an historic renovation the building was renamed in honor of Ola Babcock Miller, Iowa's first female Secretary of State. The building currently houses the State Library of Iowa, which has occupied space in the building since 1912. The building is located at East 12th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Number P4113. Series IA-29.
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Date Created
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1965
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grinnell:16877