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2322 Olive Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Iowa State Normal School Boarding House, University of Northern Iowa
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Description
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Looking northeast at one of many boarding houses used to board Iowa State Normal School students. The students received both room and board at the houses, which were named for their owners. The expenses were comparable to on-campus living. In 1891, the charges were between $3.00-3.50 for a week; in 1912, rent was $2.00-$2.50 per week and meals $3.00-$4.00 per week. Many of the rooming houses still exist today in the College Hill area. Some have been converted into apartments while others are still private residences. Series 732.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:14143
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Bird's eye view, Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa
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Description
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Aerial view of Camp Dodge on a hazy day. 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.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:18506
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Title
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Carnegie Library, Carnegie Hall
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Description
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Looking northeast at the front steps of Carnegie Library. An Andrew Carnegie library built in 1904 for $50,000. Number 929.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:13909
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East from Columbus Junction, Iowa
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Description
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Looking east from Columbus Junction, Iowa, at what appears to be a flooded Iowa River. Columbus Junction began as Clifton and was renamed in 1870. Number 21.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:16990
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Title
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Grandview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, Grand View Park
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Description
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View of a walking bridge through the trees. The land purchase for Grandview Park was made in 1894. The park is a natural park that is approximately 98 acres in size. Located at 3230 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1920 postmark. Number 3837.
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Date Created
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1920
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PID
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grinnell:18549