The Spaulding factory came into the possession of the Spaulding company in 1876. It suffered through a tornado in 1882 when the "factory was virtually demolished" according to the Des Moines Tribune. A fire in March 1893 caused $60,000 in damage. In…
This picture is taken from the corner of 4th and Spring. The Spaulding factory came into the possession of the Spaulding company in 1876. It suffered through a tornado in 1882 when the "factory was virtually demolished" according to the Des Moines…
Two story stone depot with sign for Spechts Ferry. Two automobiles parked next to depot. Signal on pole. ative stone"--Post-it note on back of photograph.
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…
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.
Train with 1012 on front sitting on railroad tracks near single story wooden depot. Group of people standing by train with automobile parked nearby. Buildings in background. "Last train in at Spirit Lake"--Photograph verso.
