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Title: Camp library, American Library Association, Camp Dodge, Iowa
Description: Looking north at the original Camp Dodge library accredited by the American Library Association. From July to November of 1917, construction at Camp Dodge took place at a frenetic pace which included thirty barracks, two headquarters buildings, a 3,000-seat auditorium, a base hospital, three fire stations, post offices, libraries, and railroad depots were also constructed. In addition, there were 8 YMCA halls, a YWCA auditorium, a YWCA Hostess House, and centers for such organizations as the Knights of Columbus, the Lutheran Brotherhood, and the Jewish Welfare Service. Located at 7105 Northwest 70th Avenue, Johnston, Polk County, Iowa.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14689

Title: Coliseum building, Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines Coliseum
Description: Looking north from East Locust Street. The Des Moines Coliseum was located across the street from the Des Moines Public Library on Locust Street and opened in 1908. It was used for large public events such as presidential speeches and Drake University basketball. The building was destroyed by fire in 1949. 1910 postmark. Number 1973. Series 252.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:18510

Title: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, Administration Building, Old Main
Description: Looking northwest at the front entrance of Drake University's Administration Building, now known as Old Main. Drake University was founded in 1881. The architectural style is High Victorian Gothic. Old Main is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located at 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Number 28.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:18534

Title: Elks' Building, Des Moines, Iowa, Elks Lodge
Description: Looking at the entrance to a four-story brick and stone building. Number 1590.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:16157

Title: Grand Avenue and English type of house and grounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Verso says: "This view shows types of residences and landscaping in what is knows as the Grand Avenue Residence District. This is not only the finest residential district in the city, but West Grand, for three miles of its length, is generally pronounced the equal, if not the superior to any residential street in the west. The ground is naturally rolling and the great groves of elm and oak with which nature blessed it, have been preserved by the landscape artists." 1910 postmark. Number 15337.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:18548

Title: Green Wood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Greenwood Park, Ashworth Park
Description: View of a meeting near a pavilion in Greenwood Park. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. Located at 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1910 postmark.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:18552

Title: Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Ashworth Park
Description: View of flower garden and walking trail at Greenwood Park. Greenwood Park was the first official large park in Des Moines purchased by park commissioners in 1894. 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:16865

Title: New East High School, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking northeast at a four-story stone building built in 1911 and renovated in 2005. When the building first opened, the school board was unable to afford new furniture, because of the enormous cost of its construction. During the first spring of the building's existence, a number of students used whatever vehicles they could provide to haul the furniture from the old building to the new one. Located at 815 East 13th Street, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:18540

Title: Officer's Quarters, Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Looking northeast at several housing units for army officers who attended the Fort Des Moines Provisional Army Officer Training School established in 1901 on 640 acres, several miles south of downtown Des Moines. In 1917 the first officer candidate class of African Americans in US military history, trained at Fort Des Moines, and received commissions. Also in 1917 a training camp for black medical personnel began, and in 1918 the fort was used for the treatment of World War I casualties. In 1933-34 it was used as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. With the entry of the United States into World War II, the fort was used as a training center for women, for service in the Army's Women's Army Corps. After the war, the fort housed veteran soldiers for a time, and was turned over to the city in the early 1950s. Much of the original 640-acre base was sold off for development as the city grew. A number of the fort's buildings still stand, mainly on the southern and eastern edges of the parade ground. These buildings, including barracks, quarters, and stables, are now used for a variety of civic and commercial purposes. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 1910 postmark. Number 15.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:15553

Title: View along Main Street, Camp Dodge, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest at the long row of barracks. Original construction of Camp Dodge began in 1907, to provide a place for the National Guard units to train. In 1917, the installation was handed over to national authorities and greatly expanded to become a regional training center for forces to participate in the First World War. The name Camp Dodge comes from Brigadier General Grenville M. Dodge, who organized Iowa's first National Guard unit in 1856. Number 52965.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:16878