Looking north from alley. Rand Gymnasium was constructed in 1897 and destroyed by fire in 1939. The cost to build was between $10,000 and $17,360. 1909 Postmark. Title supplied by cataloger.
Looking northwest. Chicago Hall was constructed in 1883, costing approximately $20,000 excluding grading and landscaping. Razed in 1958 to provide space for construction of Burling Library. 1909 postmark. Number 156893.
Big snowstorm commencing on December 23, 1909. Photo of George Armentrout's home by C.W. Benson on December 28, 1909. Lena Armentrout (wife) in doorway. George Armentrout was a local blacksmith in Grinnell. 1909 postmark.