Postcard of Hotel Orleans with people on porch. Automobiles on both sides of road. Horses with carriages. "Hotel Orleans, Spirit Lake, Iowa"--Caption on postcard.
One side of a large dark haired stallion is visible in this view. A man is holding a rope attached to the horse's bridle. Both the man and the horse are standing before a brick barn.
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…