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Pentacrest crowd, The University of Iowa, 1890s

View looking northwest onto Clinton Street. Old Capitol central walk angles to the left. Calvin Hall (then called Science Hall) is obscured by trees on right.

Local officers called to Algona prisoner camp

Burr Oak trees removed from Pentacrest for new buildings, The University of Iowa, 1897

President Schaeffer at far right, watches as trees are cleared for new buildings.

2 escaped German prisoners captured

Notify Sheriff of escaped PW

Pentacrest engraving, The University of Iowa, 1865

Old South Hall (used by Collegiate and Medical departments during this time), Old Capitol, and Old North Hall (library). Old North Hall burned in 1897, along with three-fourths of the library books. By Chicago Lithographing Co.

Warrant Officer sworn in at POW camp

Image of a Warrant Officer being sworn in accompanies article.

Pentacrest crowd, The University of Iowa, ca. 1890

Events such as graduation ceremonies and Fourth of July celebrations were held on Capitol Square (renamed Pentacrest in 1924).

500 Nazis arrive at prison camp

Pentacrest engraving, The University of Iowa, ca. 1880

Ink engraving. Medical Building on left, Old South Hall, Old Capitol, and Old North Hall.

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