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Title: Birds eye view of Arthur, Iowa, Bird's eye view of Arthur, Iowa, Birdseye view of Arthur, Iowa, Hoaglund and Son General Store
Description: Looking northeast at the business district of Arthur, Iowa, including the Hoaglund and Son General Store with a water tower in background. The town was incorporated in 1897. A yellow and purple banner says Arthur, Iowa. "If You were Here in Arthur, Iowa Rain or Shine Any Old Weather Would be Fine."--title page. Number 2103.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:13427

Title: Cityscape of Bronson, Iowa, M.F. Copenhaver, Blacksmith
Description: An event with tents set up in Bronson, Iowa. M.F. Copenhaver, Blacksmith, can be seen on the roof of a building towards the left center of the photo. The town of Bronson, Iowa, was laid out by the Western Town Lot Company in 1901, and was named for Ira D. Bronson, an emigrant from Fort Scott, Kansas. 1909 postmark. Title supplied by cataloger.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:14163

Title: Court Street, Bedford, Iowa, Bell Telephone Company, Bedford Commercial Historic District
Description: Looking northwest on Court Avenue with the Taylor County Courthouse appearing behind the trees in the background. The first building from the left was reportedly built in 1856 as a three-story buiding with the third floor removed in 1933. At the time of this photo, the drugstore was housed on the first floor and the Bell Telephone exchange was housed on the second floor. The Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under Bedford Commercial Historic District. Number 11.
Date Created: 1922
PID: grinnell:14577

Title: F.F. Moeller's Store, Artesian, Iowa, Fred F. Moeller's Store
Description: Two story stucco building with front porch. The F.F. Moeller General Store was founded in 1900 by Fred F. Moeller and torn down in the 1980s as part of a US 63 highway shoulder-widening project in Bremer and Chickasaw counties. Number 2.
Date Created: 1917
PID: grinnell:14239

Title: Heryford Brothers Building, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Description: Three story brick and stone building constructed in 1913. Some awnings are open and there is snow on the ground.
Date Created: 1912
PID: grinnell:14203

Title: Main Street east from Ford, Anamosa, Iowa, Stone, E.S., Jeweler, Hartman Buggies & Wagons
Description: Looking east from S. Ford Street at various stores and shops including a tailor shop, jewelry shop, drugstore and more. 1914 postmark. Number 10.
Date Created: 1914
PID: grinnell:13481

Title: Main Street looking north, Aurora, Iowa
Description: Looking north on Main Street. A restaurant is on the left and a hardware/furniture store is on the right. The town of Aurora was officially incorporated on May 25, 1899. 1909 postmark.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:14479

Title: Main Street looking north, Bode, Iowa, Humboldt Avenue, Opheim and Gangestad General Store, Opheim General Store
Description: Looking north on Main Street in Bode, Iowa. The first building on the left is the general merchandise store started by Lars K. Opheim and is brother-in-law James J. Gangestad which opened in Bode on June 3, 1883. The construction began on the building in May, 1882 and finished in the fall. The structure was 30 x 34 feet, and was two stories in height. The upper story was designed to be living quarters. The cost for the building was $2,500. In 1894 Opheim purchased his partner's share in the business and ran it until 1910 when he sold the store and retired. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14174

Title: Main Street looking west, Belmond, Iowa, Belmond Herald & Printing, First National Bank, A.E. Kimmel, Dray Line & Teaming, Hotel Case, Case Hotel
Description: The First National Bank, the Case Hotel, and A.E. Kimmel Dray Line and Teaming are on the right. On the left is the Belmond Herald and Printing. It also appears that a man is either fixing or painting the Main Street Bridge in the center background. Number 048.
Date Created: 1915
PID: grinnell:13345