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Aerial Truck, Davenport Fire Department, Davenport, Iowa
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View of a turn of the century fire truck pulled by 3 horses. The fire service in Davenport began in 1858 with the Hawkeye Volunteer Fire Company. The chief of this volunteer company was Chief Littler, a Civil War veteran who had one arm. In 1882, the City of Davenport established a professional, paid, fire department. They also used volunteers for three years. In 1885 the department became 100% paid professional fire fighters. The first chief of this all paid department was Chief Marsh Noel. By 1905 the City of Davenport could boast of seven pumper companies and two truck companies providing protection. 1910 postmark. Number 136.
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1910
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grinnell:16959
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Armory, Clarinda, Iowa, National Guard Armory
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View of the entrance to a two story brick armory building. Following a fire in 1912, the National Guard Armory was reconstructed as an armory and theater. Number 209.
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Date Created
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1910
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grinnell:14074
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Birds eye view of Arthur, Iowa, Bird's eye view of Arthur, Iowa, Birdseye view of Arthur, Iowa, Hoaglund and Son General Store
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Looking northeast at the business district of Arthur, Iowa, including the Hoaglund and Son General Store with a water tower in background. The town was incorporated in 1897. A yellow and purple banner says Arthur, Iowa. "If You were Here in Arthur, Iowa Rain or Shine Any Old Weather Would be Fine."--title page. Number 2103.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:13427
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Book keeping dept., Winnesheik County State Bank, Decorah, Iowa, Book keeping dept., Winneshiek County State Bank, Decorah, Iowa, Bookkeeping department, Winneshiek County State Bank
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Interior view of the Winneshiek County State Bank designed by architect E. H. Turnock, from Elkhart, Indiana and built in 1915 at a cost of $90,000. Number 41533.
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Date Created
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1910
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grinnell:16945
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Camp library, American Library Association, Camp Dodge, Iowa
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Looking north at the original Camp Dodge library accredited by the American Library Association. From July to November of 1917, construction at Camp Dodge took place at a frenetic pace which included thirty barracks, two headquarters buildings, a 3,000-seat auditorium, a base hospital, three fire stations, post offices, libraries, and railroad depots were also constructed. In addition, there were 8 YMCA halls, a YWCA auditorium, a YWCA Hostess House, and centers for such organizations as the Knights of Columbus, the Lutheran Brotherhood, and the Jewish Welfare Service. Located at 7105 Northwest 70th Avenue, Johnston, Polk County, Iowa.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:14689