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Civil War Veterans on the Courthouse Lawn
Title
Civil War Veterans on the Courthouse Lawn
Description
Postcard photo of three Grand Army of the Republic members from Brooklyn, Iowa, relaxing on the grounds of the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa, possibly at some sort of celebration. Left to right: Joe Karr, who drove the veterans to Montezuma; Hiram Frease, standing and holding the flag; Frank Dayton and Capt. George Phillips, both seated. Joe Karr was a dry goods merchant in Brooklyn, Iowa. The benches in front of the Karr store were favored places for Civil War veterans to sit and talk. Joe Karr, born in 1865, was not a Civil War veteran himself, although he may have been a GAR member through a relative.
Date Created
1920
PID
grinnell:11767
Main Street, Montezuma, Iowa
Title
Main Street, Montezuma, Iowa
Description
Postcard view looking east on Main Street in Montezuma, Iowa, from the intersection of North 3rd Street and Main. A parade,possibly 4th of July, is in progress with many automobiles and flags. Card is postmarked February 21, 1911, in Montezuma, and is addressed to Miss Helen Shivers, Cadiz, Ohio.
Date Created
1911
PID
grinnell:12507
Main Street, Montezuma, Iowa
Title
Main Street, Montezuma, Iowa
Description
Street scene in Montezuma, Iowa, possibly Armistice Day or a July 4th parade. Probably taken from the intersection of East Liberty and South 3rd Streets, looking east northeast.
Date Created
1915
PID
grinnell:27243