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Title: Central Hall, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, Central Building, Beardshear Hall, Iowa State University
Description: Looking south at the Central Building. It was built in 1906 costing just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed Beardshear Hall after William M. Beardshear who was president of the college from 1891 to 1902. Located at 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Story County, Iowa. 1923 postmark. Number 588.
Date Created: 1923
PID: grinnell:13347

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