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Title: 2322 Olive Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Iowa State Normal School Boarding House, University of Northern Iowa
Description: 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.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:14143

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: Carnegie Library, Carnegie Hall
Description: Looking northeast at the front steps of Carnegie Library. An Andrew Carnegie library built in 1904 for $50,000. Number 929.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:13909

Title: Christian Church, Bedford, Iowa
Description: Looking at front entrance of a two-story brick church building from the street. The church was erected in 1900 at a cost of $15,000 and for many years was among the largest in point of membership in the city. Number 25230.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:14206

Title: Congregational Church, Charles City, Iowa, First Congregational Church, First Congregational Church of Christ
Description: Looking southwest at a two story large brick building with bell tower on the right. The building is located at 502 N Jackson Street, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa. Number 14953.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:14104

Title: Congregational Church, Charles City, Iowa, First Congregational Church
Description: Looking southwest at a two story large brick building with bell tower on the right. The building is located at 502 N Jackson Street, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa. Number 14953.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:14102

Title: East from Columbus Junction, Iowa
Description: Looking east from Columbus Junction, Iowa, at what appears to be a flooded Iowa River. Columbus Junction began as Clifton and was renamed in 1870. Number 21.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:16990

Title: Engineering Hall, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, Laboratory of Mechanics, Marston Hall, Iowa State University
Description: Looking northwest at Engineering Hall. The Second Empire-style building was completed in 1903. A blizzard in 1909 torn off the asphalt roofing, damaging the skylights. The building was renamed Marston Hall in 1947 for Anston Marston, the first Dean of Engineering. Located at 533 Morrill Road, Ames, Story County, Iowa. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Number 5221.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:13343

Title: Episcopal Church, Chariton, Iowa, St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Description: Two story large brick building with bell tower on the right. The building was located at 502 North Jackson Street, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa. Number A-16350.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:14106