Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Two story depot with carts on platform. "Rock Island Depot, City Hotel, & Elevators, Avoca, Iowa"--Caption on photograph. "View looks W. Ron Sims Collection, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
