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Title: First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, First Avenue Bridge, Chamber of Commerce, Veterans Memorial Building, Cedar Rapids City Hall, Post Office, Federal Building, Hotel Roosevelt
Description: Looking east on First Avenue East. "First Avenue--Chamber of Commerce and Post Office in right foreground. Hotel Roosevelt in left background." -- t.p. verso. The Chamber of Commerce building (Veterans Memorial Building) was built by Hunter and Hatton, Cedar Rapids, in 1927. It housed community center facilities, and admistrative space, veterans' groups, and the Chamber of Commerce. The post office building (Federal Building) was completed in 1933. Hotel Roosevelt was built in 1927 in the Georgian Revival style by O.F. Paulson Construction. Krenn & Dato of Chicago were the architects. Number 66761. Series CR-8.
Date Created: 1953
PID: grinnell:14129

Title: Southern Iowa Railway 101, Centerville, Iowa, Centerville, Albia & Southern Railway
Description: Express car No. 101 built in 1915 by American Car Co. for the Centerville, Albia & Southern Railway. Like many companies, corporate names changed over the years and 101 ended its service on the Southern Iowa Railway. The car was used both as a locomotive as well as an express car. Operation of this line ended in 1967 but the rolling stock has all been saved in various museums. Time is September 8, 1953, Centerville, Iowa. --t.p. verso. 1953 postmark. Number TP83.
Date Created: 1953
PID: grinnell:13904