http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse/11?collection=11&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&output=atom <![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> 2024-03-28T14:42:27+00:00 Omeka http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2897 <![CDATA[Fort Des Moines]]> 2014-11-25T07:48:01+00:00

Title

Fort Des Moines
Preparing the Ground for Fort Des Moines, No. 3

Description

Image of the construction of Fort Des Moines, year unknown. At the end of the 19th Century it was decided that Fort Des Moines should be moved from the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers to the intersection of Midwestern railroads. In 1903 the third Fort Des Moines was dedicated about 4 miles south of downtown. In 1917 it was the site of the U.S. Army’s first officer training program open to African-Americans. During World War II, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) were established at the fort. In 1949 Fort Des Moines became a training center for the Army Reserve, and still is used for this today. In 1976 Fort Des Moines became a National Historic Landmark.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

2006/05/01

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 3 x 4 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p.600
dm0200
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,234

Coverage

75 East Army Post Rd.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2898 <![CDATA[Fort Des Moines]]> 2014-11-25T07:48:01+00:00

Title

Fort Des Moines
Preparing the Ground for Fort Des Moines, No. 3

Description

Image of the construction of Fort Des Moines, year unknown. At the end of the 19th Century it was decided that Fort Des Moines should be moved from the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers to the intersection of Midwestern railroads. In 1903 the third Fort Des Moines was dedicated about 4 miles south of downtown. In 1917 it was the site of the U.S. Army’s first officer training program open to African-Americans. During World War II, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) were established at the fort. In 1949 Fort Des Moines became a training center for the Army Reserve, and still is used for this today. In 1976 Fort Des Moines became a National Historic Landmark.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

2006/05/01

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 3 x 4 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p.600
dm0200
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,234

Coverage

75 East Army Post Rd.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2878 <![CDATA[Franklin Avenue, George H. France Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:48:01+00:00

Title

Franklin Avenue, George H. France Residence
Villa Franca - Home of George H. France

Description

This was the home of George H. France and his wife Nannie. Mr. France worked in various financial and real estate interests in Des Moines. He was born in Sharon, Wisconsin on September 17, 1851 and came to Des Moines in 1887. The original address of this house was 1820 Oakland Ave. The plot of land was later divided and the address changed to 410 Franklin Ave.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Date

1911
2005/06/03

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

History of Des Moines and Polk County Iowa

Format

Photographic print, 5.5 x 8.5 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 1, p. 712
dm0230
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,215

Coverage

1820 Oakland Ave.;
410 Franklin Ave.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2714 <![CDATA[Golf and Country Club]]> 2014-11-25T07:47:59+00:00

Title

Golf and Country Club
Golf and Country Club

Description

The Golf and Country Club was organized in October 1897. The club offered golf, tennis, archery, baseball, bowling, trap-shooting and cards. Originally organized on a 40 acre piece of land near Ingersoll Park, the club moved west to a 100 acre tract in 1903. On this site they build their clubhouse, which was home to many social gatherings.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Two

Format

Photographic print, 4.5 x 7 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 2, p. 10
dm0037
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,65

Coverage

Harwood Dr. at 49th
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2844 <![CDATA[Grand Avenue, A. L. Hager Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:48:00+00:00

Title

Grand Avenue, A. L. Hager Residence
Residence of A. L. Hager

Subject

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was the home of A. L. Hager. Mr. Hager was the vice president of Commercial Savings and treasurer of T A Toohey Company. The house is no longer standing. Current site of an office building.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/05/23

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Six

Format

Photographic print

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 6, p. 10
dm0112
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,181

Coverage

2116 Grand Ave.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2726 <![CDATA[Grand Avenue, Dr. W. O. Coffee Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:47:59+00:00

Title

Grand Avenue, Dr. W. O. Coffee Residence
Woc-Merle - Residence of Dr. W. O. Coffee

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was built in 1896 and was the home of W. O. Coffee. Dr. Coffee was a physician, oculist and ear specialist. The house has been converted into an office building.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Three

Format

Photographic print, 4.5 x 7 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 3, p. 5
dm0050
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,77
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2700 <![CDATA[Grand Avenue, B. F. Kauffman Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:47:59+00:00

Title

Grand Avenue, B. F. Kauffman Residence
Residence of B. F. Kauffman

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was the home of B. F. Kauffman and his wife Mell. Mr. Kauffman was a proprietor of Witmer and Kauffman, General Insurance and Real Estate. Later he became president and director of the Bankers Trust Company. He also served on the Drake Board of Trustees from 1940 - 1941 and 1947 - 1948. The house is no longer standing. Current site of an apartment building.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Two

Format

Photographic print, 4.5 x 7 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 2, p. 9
dm0036
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,49

Coverage

3425 Grand Ave.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2746 <![CDATA[Grand Avenue, C. Stanley Walker Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:47:59+00:00

Title

Grand Avenue, C. Stanley Walker Residence
Residence of C. Stanley Walker

Subject

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was the home of C. Stanley Walker and his wife Edna. Mr. Walker was the president and treasurer of the Kratzer Carriage Co. In the early 1960s the house was moved from its original location on Grand Avenue to make way for the construction of the Grand Condominiums. The house was placed around the corner at its current location on 43rd St.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/05/23

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Four

Format

Photographic print, 4.5 x 7 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 4, p. 6
dm0071
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,97

Coverage

4225 Grand Ave.;
517 43rd St.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2725 <![CDATA[Grand Avenue, C. W. Mennig Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:47:59+00:00

Title

Grand Avenue, C. W. Mennig Residence
Residence of C. W. Mennig

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was the home of C. W. Mennig. Mr. Mennig was the president of Mennig-Slater Company and the vice president of the Flint Brick and Coal Company. The house is no longer standing. Current site of an apartment building.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Three

Format

Photographic print, 4.5 x 7 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 3, p. 5
dm0049
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,76

Coverage

4220 Grand Ave.
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http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/2709 <![CDATA[Grand Avenue, Carl J. Kurtz Residence]]> 2014-11-25T07:47:59+00:00

Title

Grand Avenue, Carl J. Kurtz Residence
Residence of Carl J. Kurtz

Description

This house on Grand Avenue was the home of Carl J. Kurtz and his wife Nellie. Mr. Kurtz was the president of Norman Lichty Manufacturing Co. The house is no longer standing. Current site of an apartment complex.

Source

Special Collections, Cowles Library -- Drake University.

Publisher

Chicago, Il. : Gravure Illustration Co.

Date

1914
2005/04/26

Rights

U.S. and International copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact: bart.schmidt@drake.edu

Relation

Art Work of Des Moines -- Book Two

Format

Photographic print, 4.5 x 7 in.

Type

Image

Identifier

v. 2, p. 6
dm0031
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/du-hdm,60

Coverage

3801 Grand Ave.
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