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Title: Bird's eye view, Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Aerial view of Camp Dodge on a hazy day. Original construction of Camp Dodge began in 1907, to provide a place for the National Guard units to train. In 1917, the installation was handed over to national authorities and greatly expanded to become a regional training center for forces to participate in the First World War. The name Camp Dodge comes from Brigadier General Grenville M. Dodge, who organized Iowa's first National Guard unit in 1856.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:18506

Title: Grandview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Grand View Park
Description: View of a walking bridge through the trees. The land purchase for Grandview Park was made in 1894. The park is a natural park that is approximately 98 acres in size. Located at 3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1920 postmark. Number 3837.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:18549

Title: Passenger Station, Chicago and Northwestern Railway, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking at the busy Chicago and Northwestern train station on East Fourth Street between Walnut and Locust Streets which provided the east side with its main access to the railway service. 1920 postmark. Number R-28080.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:18793