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High school building, Durant, Iowa, Durant High School
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Looking north at a three-story brick building. Durant was first named Brayton after its founder Benjamin Brayton. The name was later changed to Durant after Thomas C. Durant, one of the pioneers of the Transcontinental Railroad and an individual who contributed the bulk of funds needed to build the town's first public school. 1912 postmark.
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grinnell:16818
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Kretz Cafeteria interior, Dubuque, Iowa
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Looking at the interior of a two story café. From the time that it opened in 1934 through the early 1950s, Kretz Cafeteria was one of the most popular eating establishments in Dubuque. Diners could choose a table or booth on the main level or be seated on the more private balcony. Verso says: Most beautiful cafeteria in the Central States. Famous throughout the nation for wonderful food. 1940 postmark. Number A-1829.
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1940
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PID
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grinnell:16926
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Main Street, looking East, Dyersville, Iowa, A. Drexler Dry Goods, Dyersville Commercial, Farmers' State Bank, H.B. Glover Factory, Allen's Restaurant, J.H. Tauke Furniture Store
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Looking east on Main Street in Dyersville, Iowa, with clothier and saloon on the left and a garage, A. Drexler Dry Goods, the Dyersville Commercial newspaper office (started in the early 1870's), The Farmers' State Bank, H.B. Glover Factory, Allen's Restaurant, and the J. H. Tauke Furniture Store on the right. Dyersville, Iowa was founded in 1851 and named for an early landowner, James Dyer. Number 5.
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grinnell:16817
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Schiele Brothers, Durant, Iowa, Schiele, Arthur, Schiele, Roy, McLean Blacksmith and Machine Shop, McClean, Rash
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Looking at long row of businesses in Dunlap, Iowa. Arthur and Roy Schiele purchased the building in 1906 from William Bierkamp and in 1907 Arthur purchased Roy’s interest and operated there until 1912. He carried a full line of farm machinery, buggies, wagons and automobiles. 1909 postmark.
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grinnell:16819
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Street scene, Eagle Grove, Iowa, West Broadway Street
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Looking northwest on West Broadway Street at several businesses including on the right Leuthold & Hinkley Clothing who dealt in hats and general clothing lines was opened in 1913 by John Leuthold and Guy A. Hinkley, Christeson & Jensen Grocery Store, Schoonover Brothers Grocery, owned by Harry and Howard Schoonover, a drugstore, and the Princess Theatre opened in the early 1910s and refurbished in April 1918, and the Ray E. Roper Hardware Store in the left foreground. Number 5815.
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grinnell:15099
