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Characteristic mantles of mature erosion topography on the Iowan Drift Plain, Lawler, Iowa, late 1890s or early 1900s

Located 2 miles west of Lawler, Crane Creek, Stapleton Twp., T 95, N.R. 11, W section 7.

Chariot and charioteer in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1916

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…

Chariton, IA. CBQ

Two story brick depot with train cars on tracks and people. Carts next to depot. "Days gone by"--Caption on photograph.

Chemical engineering float in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1919

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…