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Amana General Store, Amana, Iowa, Street scene
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Description
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Street scene showing the Main Office of the Amana Society, General Store and Post Office. The Amana colonies are old in the story of Iowa, almost as old as the state itself. The site for the colonies was chosen in 1854 by their inspired leader Christian Metz.--t.p. verso. Located at 4423 220th Trail, Amana, Iowa County, Iowa. Number 66660. Series A-4.
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Date Created
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1960
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PID
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grinnell:13950
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Central Fire and Police Station, Burlington, Iowa, Central Fire Station
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Description
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Looking northwest at the two-story Central Fire Station built in 1907 at the corner of 5th and Valley. There appears to be 8 firemen or policemen standing out front. It's architect, H.I. Goddard described the building as French Romanesque style. It was constructed by Cal Anderson, a local contractor. The parking lot behind Central station was a pasture for the horses in those days. They crossed through the hose tower in order to get out back to graze. It is located at 418 Valley Street, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 1914 postmark. Number 12201.
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Date Created
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1914
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PID
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grinnell:13903
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City Hall and armory, Cherokee, Iowa
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Description
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Looking southwest, the three-story, combination city hall firehouse is in the foreground and was completed in 1909. It is no longer standing. The armory is in the background and has been altered over the years. It is located at 416 W. Main Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. Number 12.
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Date Created
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1912
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PID
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grinnell:14089
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City Hall and fire station, Grinnell, Iowa
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Description
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Looking south from Commercial Street at fire engine and firemen. Bell tower on building. The fire station served from 1889 to 1957, when a new station was built on Fourth Avenue.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:14522
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City Hall, Montezuma, Iowa
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Description
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This two story brick and stone building was built in 1905. 1909 postmark. Number 9867.
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Date Created
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1909
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PID
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grinnell:14335