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Title: Black bridge, North Dyersville, Iowa, North Fork Maquoketa River
Description: Looking at an metal arched bridge over the North Fork Maquoketa River. 1909 postmark.
PID: grinnell:14663

Title: High school building, Durant, Iowa, Durant High School
Description: 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.
PID: grinnell:16818

Title: Kretz Cafeteria interior, Dubuque, Iowa
Description: 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.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:16926

Title: Schiele Brothers, Durant, Iowa, Schiele, Arthur, Schiele, Roy, McLean Blacksmith and Machine Shop, McClean, Rash
Description: 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.
PID: grinnell:16819

Title: Union Electric Company's Station and loop at Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa
Description: Incorporated on August 13, 1900, to provide electric power to Dubuque, the Union Electric Company was the successor of Hill Street and West Dubuque Steam Railway Company, Dubuque Street Railway Company, Dubuque Light and Traction Company, Star Electric Company, and the Home Electric Company. Union Park, operated by the company, was the only park of its type in the United States maintained exclusively by a street railway company. After Union Electric made many improvements such as new rail cars, a new car barn and power station, and a manufacturing plant, Dubuque Electric Company took over the operation in 1916. No. 165
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:15560