Looking southeast. 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. 1907 postmark.
Looking northwest. Chicago Hall was constructed in 1883, costing approximately $20,000 excluding grading and landscaping. Razed in 1958 to provide space for construction of Burling Library. Number 145.
Postcard of the White Star Filling Station which was located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa. Opened on January 1, 1917. John Hall and Walter Hastings, proprietors. C.W. Shaw, assistant manager, planned and cared for the flower garden pictured. The White Star featured "Straight Run Gasoline." Willard Oil company can be seen in the background. Photo by Child Art Rooms.
Looking north from Sixth Avenue. The Women's Quadrangle was built in 1915, with a combined cost of about $1 million for the quadrangle, and the men's halls in 1916-17. 1948 postmark. Number B-85.
Looking northwest. The Women's Quadrangle was built in 1915, with a combined cost of about $1 million for the quadrangle, and the men's halls in 1916-17. Number 641.
Looking southeast. The Women's Quadrangle was built in 1915, with a combined cost of about $1 million for the quadrangle, and the men's halls in 1916-17. Number 8.