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609 Sixth Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa
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Description
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Black and white photograph of the George Hamlin house at 609 6th Avenue in Grinnell. This picture shows the remodeling done to the house between 1892 and 1900 to modernize it. A large porch was added on the first floor and a dormer on the front of the house was added to the attic.
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Date Created
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1900
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PID
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grinnell:26640
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Title
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Adam Woomer
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Description
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Black and white photographic portrait of "Great Grandpop Woomer, My Boys Great Grandfather." Judging by the age of the photograph and of the man, this is likely Adam Woomer (1818-1904) of Davenport. Mr. Woomer is dressed in a suit and bow tie.
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Date Created
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1880
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PID
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grinnell:23279
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Title
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Alex Manson
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Description
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Black and white photographic portrait of Alexander Manson (1875-1966) in police uniform with a badge reading "CHIEF" on his cap. Manson served as chief of police in Grinnell from 1921 through 1939. Judging by his appearance, this photograph was most likely taken in the 1920s. During World War I he joined the YMCA and served as secretary with overseas duty in Paris for 2 1/2 years.
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Date Created
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1921
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PID
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grinnell:23239
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Title
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Annie Jones Williams
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Description
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Black and white photographic portrait of Annie Jones Williams (d. 1946), age 18. She is wearing a dark colored dress with an ornate collar and a jeweled choker.
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Date Created
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1890
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PID
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grinnell:23281
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Title
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Annie Williams Woomer
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Description
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A black and white portrait of Annie Williams Woomer in a dark dress with a lace collar. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a pin on her left shoulder. Note on back of photo reads "Me - on 4th Ave. Grinnell Iowa." Photo was found in a collection of photos titled Williams-Cook Collection.
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Date Created
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1890
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PID
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grinnell:23270
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Title
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Annie Williams Woomer Turner
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Description
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A black and white photograph of Annie Williams Woomer Turner. She is shown posing in a fur coat and large, round hat with a lace fringe and flowers. The back of the photograph has the following statement: "Me in the lovely fur coat Carl sent me at Grinnell Iowa. Everyone admired it, -- was so glad forme [sic]." The photograph is printed on a postcard. Carl was one of her three sons.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:23254
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Bell Tower and Steeple of Old Stone Church
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Description
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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.
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Date Created
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1952
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PID
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grinnell:23238
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Billy Robinson's "Scout"
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Description
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Black and white photograph of Billy Robinson's "Scout" parasol monoplane, the first design he built at the Grinnell Aeroplane Company.
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Date Created
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1913
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PID
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grinnell:26632