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2322 Olive Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Iowa State Normal School Boarding House, University of Northern Iowa
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Description
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Looking northeast at one of many boarding houses used to board Iowa State Normal School students. The students received both room and board at the houses, which were named for their owners. The expenses were comparable to on-campus living. In 1891, the charges were between $3.00-3.50 for a week; in 1912, rent was $2.00-$2.50 per week and meals $3.00-$4.00 per week. Many of the rooming houses still exist today in the College Hill area. Some have been converted into apartments while others are still private residences. Series 732.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:14143
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Grinnell College, A frosty morning on the campus, Grinnell, Iowa, Blair Hall
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Description
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Looking north. Blair Hall was constructed in 1882-1886, razed in 1961. Cost was $37,200 excluding grading and landscaping. Orignally housed the college chapel, the departments of chemistry, natural science, mathematics, and physics. Number 144.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:13428