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Title: C.R.I. & P. Railway Station, Atlantic, Iowa, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot, Rock Island Depot
Description: The Rock Island Depot located at the north end of Chestnut Street in Atlantic was once listed as one of Iowa's most endangered properties, but was saved and restored. Located at 102 Chestnut Street, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Number 12032.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:13546

Title: High school, Atlantic, Iowa, Atlantic High School
Description: The Atlantic High School was the second high school building in the town. The first high school was constructed in 1878, and a large addition was constructed in 1912. Population growth and the need for modern facilities necessitated the construction of a new high school. In July of 1935 the school board resolved to apply for a Public Works Administration (PWA) grant. There was a successful campaign for the new high school; in November a $160,000 bond issue was approved. Ground was broken in 1936, and the school was finished in May of 1937, opening in the fall of that year. Located at 1100 Linn Street, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Number 3772.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:14235

Title: Multiview of Atlantic, Iowa, Mullins, Ulysses S., Shranger, Darius E., Harlan, Edward S., Herring, James G.
Description: Four residences in Atlantic, Iowa. Looking southwest at the Ulysses.S. Mullins house was built in 1898 by Edward Shaw, a lumber baron, as a wedding gift to his daughter, Leila Shaw Mullins who married Dr. Ulysses S. Mullins in 1898. It was later turned into a bed breakfast. Located at 1409 Chestnut St, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa. The Darius E. Shranger house, or Whitmare House, was built in 1917 and located at 108 9th Street, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa. Edward S. Harlan was a prominent Atlantic banker. Mr. James G. Herring was the manager of the Atlantic Auto Company in Atlantic, Iowa, and father of 26th Governor of Iowa Clyde L. Herring.
Date Created: 1920
PID: grinnell:13355

Title: Park scene in Atlantic, Iowa, U.S. Grant Memorial Fountain, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Fountain, Atlantic City Park
Description: Looking southwest at the U.S. Grant Memorial Fountain in the city park at Atlantic, Iowa, erected in 1886, is said to have been the first memorial in the United States erected to Ulysses S. Grant after his death. Cass County Court House dome is on the left. Number 12039.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:13841

Title: Post office, Atlantic, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest at a one-story brick post office in Atlantic, Iowa, with a man walking on the sidewalk. The Atlantic Post Office was established in 1869. Located at 20 East Fifth Street, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:14233

Title: Post office, Atlantic, Iowa
Description: Looking northwest at a one-story brick post office in Atlantic, Iowa with car parked in front and flag on top of building. The Atlantic Post Office was established in 1869. Located at 20 East Fifth Street, Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa. Number 49857.
Date Created: 1914
PID: grinnell:14234

Title: President Taft at Atlantic, Iowa, President William Howard Taft
Description: Photo of President William Howard Taft campaigning on the back of a train with a large crowd surrounding him. 1909 postmark. Number 31.
Date Created: 1909
PID: grinnell:14232