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Drake University, Science Hall

Drake University, Science Hall

This is a view looking northwest towards Science Hall at Drake University. Science Hall sat on University Avenue, near 28th street. It was built in 1893 and was known as Alumni Hall, Science Hall, and finally Sage Hall. The observation tower held …
E. 9th Street, E. R. Engelbeck Residence

E. 9th Street, E. R. Engelbeck Residence

This house on E. 9th Street was built in 1913 and is still standing. It was the home of E. R. Engelbeck and his wife Lucy. Mr. Engelbeck was the manager of J H Queal & Co.
E. 9th Street, E. S. Carpenter Residence

E. 9th Street, E. S. Carpenter Residence

This house on 9th street was built in 1903 and is still standing. Mr. Carpenter was the president of the Federal Bridge Co.
E. 9th Street, E. S. Carpenter Residence

E. 9th Street, E. S. Carpenter Residence

This house on 9th street was built in 1903 and is still standing. Mr. Carpenter was the president of the Federal Bridge Co.
E. A. Lewis Residence

E. A. Lewis Residence

This was the home of Earl A. Lewis. The location of this house is unclear. The house number above the door reads 2938. Mr. Lewis was the Vice President of U.S. Auto Insurance Company, and Secretary of the American Banker Securities Co.
East High School

East High School

East High School was established in 1861. Due to increased enrollment, it moved three times. It moved to its present location in 1911.
Grandview Park, Elk

Grandview Park, Elk

The land purchase for Grandview Park was made in 1894. The park is approximately 98 acres in size.
Pleasant Street, First Methodist Episcopal Church

Pleasant Street, First Methodist Episcopal Church

The First Methodist Episcopal Church was originally located on Fifth Street. The building was erected in 1856 but later torn down. A second church was built and the two later combined and moved to the present location in 1908. The architectural style…
Forest Avenue, W. A. Rutledge Residence

Forest Avenue, W. A. Rutledge Residence

This house on Forest Avenue was the home of W. A. Rutledge and his wife Jessie May. Mr. Rutledge was the secretary of Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company. The house still stands at 34th St. and Forest Ave.
Forest Drive, A. B. Cummins Residence

Forest Drive, A. B. Cummins Residence

This house on Forest Drive was built in 1884 and is still standing. It was home to Mr. Cummins and his wife Ida. A. B. Cummins was one of the original faculty of the Drake University College of Law. He was governor of Iowa from 1902 - 1908. He went…