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Antique car, Donnan, Iowa
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Description
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Looking at a family in a possible 1915 Oldsmobile. Donnan was named in honor of William G. Donnan (1834-1908), who served the area in the House of Representatives from 1871-75. The town's population slowly eroded over the years; by 1990 the population had dropped to 7, and the remaining residents voted to disincorporate. 1916 postmark.
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Date Created
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1916
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PID
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grinnell:16839
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Birdseye view, Conrad, Iowa, Bird's eye view, Main Street, Phoenix Building, Conrad State Bank
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Looking northeast from South Main Street in Conrad, Iowa, with the Phoenix Building housing the Conrad State Bank and a wooden water tower in the background. In 1894, a fire broke out and destroyed nearly every downtown building. The town rebuilt immediately, replacing wood frame structures with brick buildings. Known for its rich black dirt, Conrad claims to be the "Black Dirt Capital of the World. 1916 postmark. Number 108.
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Date Created
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1916
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PID
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grinnell:16986
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Congregational Church, Maquoketa, iowa, Maquoketa United Church of Christ
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Front entrance of one-story brick and stone church. The United Church of Christ came into being in 1957 with the union of two Protestant denominations: The Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Churches. It is located at 206 East Platt Street, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa. 1916 postmark.
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Date Created
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1916
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PID
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grinnell:18261
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Courthouse, Creston, Iowa, Union County Court House, Union County Courthouse
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Description
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Looking northwest at the third courthouse built in Union County. After several attempts to move the county seat from Afton to Creston, the courthouse was located in Creston and completed in 1890 at a cost of $22,000. It was replaced by the current courthouse, built in 1952, at 300 North Pine Street, Creston, Union County, Iowa. Number 70898.
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Date Created
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1916
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PID
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grinnell:14685
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Fifth Street West, Cresco, Iowa, 5th Street West
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Description
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Looking north on a residential street in Cresco, Iowa. Cresco is derived from the Latin term meaning "I Grow". Augustus Beadle had the land surveyed and platted on June 12, 1866. Cresco is also known as the boyhood home of Dr. Norman Borlaug, 1970 Nobel Peace Prize and Medal of Freedom winner and 2007 Congressional Gold Medal winner. 1916 postmark. Number 1152.
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Date Created
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1916
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PID
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grinnell:16227
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Fourth Ave., Grinnell, Ia., Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa
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Description
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Color postcard view of Fourth Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa, looking west from approximately Fourth Avenue and Park Street. Grinnell High School is visible on the right. Glimpses of the Old Stone Church (Congregational) and Merchants' National Bank are visible through the trees. The postcard is addressed to Miss Jane Risser, L. St. West, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is signed Rue Hinch. The postcard is postmarked September 21, 1916, in Grinnell. Drake Community Library (Grinnell, Iowa) Archives. Miscellaneous photographs. Collection #17-5, Views of Grinnell.
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Date Created
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1916
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PID
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grinnell:12373