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Title: Bell Tower and Steeple of Old Stone Church
Description: Black and white photograph showing head-on view of bellhouse and steeple of the Old Stone Church (First Congregational Church). The portion of the church adjacent to the tower is in ruins, with rubble strewn across the ground. Two people stand atop the tower. Several figures and a car (possibly a Hudson Hornet) are visible in the foreground.
Date Created: 1952
PID: grinnell:23238

Title: Congregational Church from Above
Description: Black and white photograph showing Old Stone Church from above. Cars line the street in front. Written inscription on back reads "Longley Estate - Before 1952." Stamped inscription reads "Wellhouse Studio / 927 Broad Street / Grinnell, Iowa / PHONE 121."
Date Created: 1949
PID: grinnell:23219

Title: Cooper School Sixth Grade 1950-51
Description: Photo of 6th grade students of Cooper School, class of 1950-1951. Color print laminated on both sides. Group photo. A separate note provides the names of the students.
Date Created: 1951
PID: grinnell:23229

Title: Cunningham Drug Float
Description: Cunningham Drug float featuring a mortar and pestle, probably taken from a second story. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Main Street Slides, p.25, slide 17.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:21526

Title: First Congregational Church Interior
Description: Black and white photograph showing interior view of First Congregational Church / Old Stone Church facing the altar. The large pipe organ is visible at the back, along with ribbed vaults, columns, and mezzanine railings.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:23224

Title: Happiest Brides Float
Description: A parade float advertising a jewelry and gift shop in Grinnell. The float has a man in a white suit and a woman in a white wedding dress in Grinnell, Iowa. Behind the float you can see a section of the north side of Fourth Avenue between Main and Broad Streets. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Main Street Slides, p.25, slide 2.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:21515

Title: Milk the Modern Way Float
Description: A parade float advertising "Milk the Modern Way" with a life size replica of a cow and two little girls surrounded by milk cartons in Grinnell, Iowa. Behind the float you can see a section of the north side of Fourth Avenue between Main and Broad Streets. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Main Street Slides, p.25, slide 3.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:21516

Title: Parade Float Selling Home Plans
Description: A parade float in Grinnell, Iowa, with two men sitting at a table. There are signs hanging on the table advertising lots for sale and part of the banner at the bottom of the float reads, "Home Plans". Behind the float you can see a section of the north side of Fourth Avenue between Main and Broad Streets. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Main Street Slides, p.25, slide 4.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:21517

Title: Parade Float with Furniture
Description: A parade float with a kitchen table, some chairs, and a sofa on it. Behind the float you can see a section of the north side of Fourth Avenue between Main and Broad Streets. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Main Street Slides, p.25, slide 5.
Date Created: 1950
PID: grinnell:21518

Title: Pauline Tarrell Wheeler 1896-1970
Description: Photo of Pauline Tarrell Wheeler taken in Small's Jewelry Store, 12/7/1956. Pauline was born on May 2, 1896 in Poweshiek County and died on February 7, 1970 at Grinnell General Hospital. Small's Jewelry Store was located at 909 Broad Street. There seems to be a nice selection of jewelry and she appears to be a satisfied customer
Date Created: 1956
PID: grinnell:21722