Looking at a two-story brick and stone school house with a belfry in front. Earlville was one of the first consolidated school districts in Delaware County. 1910 postmark.
The Iowa Institute for the Deaf and Dumb was moved from Iowa City to Council Bluffs in 1870 because the location was readily accessible by railroads and the 80-acre tract of land was purchased for a bargain price of $1,200. The school was a self-sustaining entity with its own farm, power plant and hospital. Today it has a state-of-the-art science center and updated learning spaces. Located at 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Number 21929.
Looking north. Goodnow Hall was constructed in 1885, costing $15,700 excluding telescope ($2,125) and book stacks. Originally served as college library and astronomical observatory. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The aftermath of the fire at St. Patrick's Academy in 1910. The building was a total loss from a fire that started in the belfry of the academy. 1910 postmark.
Looking southwest. Rand Gymnasium (on the right) was constructed in 1897 and destroyed by fire in 1939. The cost to build was between $10,000 and $17,360. Blair Hall is in the background. 1910 postmark. Number 7980.
