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Title
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Main Street looking north, Bode, Iowa, Humboldt Avenue, Opheim and Gangestad General Store, Opheim General Store
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Description
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Looking north on Main Street in Bode, Iowa. The first building on the left is the general merchandise store started by Lars K. Opheim and is brother-in-law James J. Gangestad which opened in Bode on June 3, 1883. The construction began on the building in May, 1882 and finished in the fall. The structure was 30 x 34 feet, and was two stories in height. The upper story was designed to be living quarters. The cost for the building was $2,500. In 1894 Opheim purchased his partner's share in the business and ran it until 1910 when he sold the store and retired. 1910 postmark.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:14174
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Title
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Nelson & Sons Sample Day, Grinnell, Iowa
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Description
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Looking southwest from Fourth Avenue. Nelson & Sons carried dry goods and groceries and held sample days for the town. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:13989