Various views of Drake University as it appeared in 1904. Prominent in many of the images is Old Main, built in 1883. The Medical Building was built in 1904. It was located downtown, on Center Street, on land that is now used by Hy-Vee Hall. Science…
Prof. E.B. Kurtz, head of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering. He, along with radio station WSUI manager Carl Menzer, were largely responsible for the development of experimental television broadcasting during the 1930's at UI.
!["W9XK, first licensed visual station west of Mississippi, to expand program in 1935" [p. 1], ca. 1934](https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/thumbnails/2665843743912f9dc38df5e797587d69.jpg "\"W9XK, first licensed visual station west of Mississippi, to expand program in 1935\" [p. 1], ca. 1934")
