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Aerial Truck, Davenport Fire Department, Davenport, Iowa
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Description
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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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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:16959
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Armory, Clarinda, Iowa, National Guard Armory
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Description
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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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PID
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grinnell:14074
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Title
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Bank Buildings, Collins, Iowa, Exchange State Bank
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Description
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Looking south on Main Street at the Exchange State Bank on the left with a train passing through in the background. The Exchange State Bank was established in 1902.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:16260
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Title
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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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Description
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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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Title
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Boaters on the Floyd River, Alton, Iowa, Souvenir of Alton, Iowa
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Description
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Looking at boaters enjoying a day on the Floyd River. The Floyd River is a tributary of the Missouri River, 112 long in northwestern Iowa. It enters the Missouri River at Sioux City and is named for Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 1910 postmark. Number B1101A1. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:13649