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Baling Hay
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Description
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Harry Ryan baling hay in the mid-1950s in Chester Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He is driving an orange Allis-Chalmers tractor equipped with an umbrella, and it is pulling a hay baler. Barns, outbuildings and a windmill are visible in the background.
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Date Created
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1955
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PID
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grinnell:29796
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Title
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Bartlett Hall, women's dormitory, Iowa State Teacher College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, State College of Iowa, Iowa State Normal School
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Looking north at Unit 1 of Bartlett Hall which was named in honor of Moses Willard Bartlett. Professor Bartlett was a member of the first faculty of the Normal School in 1876. Unit 1 was completed in 1915. Located at West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Number 5C-K520.
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Date Created
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1955
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PID
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grinnell:13581
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Burlington Depot, Creston, Iowa, Creston Railroad Depot, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad-Creston Station
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Description
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Looking southeast at a three-story building which opened in 1899 at a cost of $75,000. Since Creston was a division point, the depot also contained numerous railroad offices on the upper levels for the division superintendent, dispatcher, roadmaster, physician and other officials. The depot abutted the busy Creston yards, which had one of the largest roundhouses in the CB&Q system. Today, the first floor houses an art gallery, senior center, and exhibits, while the second floor is reserved for municipal use. The building is located at 200 West Adams Street, Creston, Union County, Iowa, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.Number M199M.
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Date Created
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1955
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PID
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grinnell:16224
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Title
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Calmar Manufacturing Company, Calmar, Iowa
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Description
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Looking southeast at the Calmar Manufacturing Company established around 1900 is a provider of architectural millwork and casework. The office is on the right. Located at 402 Main Street, Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Number 34-K.
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Date Created
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1955
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PID
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grinnell:14155
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Cedar Rapids Barber College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Moler Barber College, Iowa Barber College, Cedar Rapids School of Barbering and Hairstyling, American College of Hairstyling
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Description
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An interior view of the college.The American Colleges of Hairstyling were originally founded as Moler Barber Colleges in 1899 in Des Moines and 1900 in Cedar Rapids, making them two of the oldest schools in the nation. The Cedar Rapids school was renamed the Cedar Rapids School of Barbering and Hairstyling in 1950 and renamed the American College of Hairstyling in 1991. On verso: Cedar Rapids Barber College, 218 1st Street, S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You are cordially invited to visit our college. Investigate the advantages of the barber profession. Let us tell you about our supervised student work. Bring this card with you, and receive free of charge a very informative booklet "Your Hair and its Care". Ladies Haircuts Free. Number 8527B.
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Date Created
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1955
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grinnell:13381
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Cedar River, between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa, Red Cedar River
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Looking at the Cedar River recreation area and beach with ferris wheel. The Cedar River is a tributary of the Iowa River, which flows to the Mississippi River. The Cedar River takes its name from the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) trees growing there, and was originally called the Red Cedar River by the Meskwaki Indians. Number 5C-K522.
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Date Created
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1955
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grinnell:14142