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Street cleaner in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

Street cleaner in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1915

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…
Street sale, Kensett, Iowa, March 7, 1908

Street sale, Kensett, Iowa, March 7, 1908

People and carriages at a street sale in Kensett, Iowa.
Street scene at East Amana, Iowa, East Amana, Iowa, 1900s

Street scene at East Amana, Iowa, East Amana, Iowa, 1900s

Postcard image that features an unidentified women in a sun bonnet.
Street scene at Homestead, Iowa, Homestead, Iowa, 1900s

Street scene at Homestead, Iowa, Homestead, Iowa, 1900s

Street scene during Potato Days, Reinbeck, Iowa, September 24-25, 1909

Street scene during Potato Days, Reinbeck, Iowa, September 24-25, 1909

Street scene from The Bartered bride, The University of Iowa, July 1950

Street scene from The Bartered bride, The University of Iowa, July 1950

Street Scene in Beacon, Iowa, Circa 1910

Street Scene in Beacon, Iowa, Circa 1910

Beacon, once known as the town of Enterprise, did not fully switch its name over until 1874. Beacon's success revolved around its coal mining connection and proximity to the railroad lines. Before Oskaloosa established a railroad line through its…
Street scene in front of State University Hospital, the University of Iowa, 1930s?

Street scene in front of State University Hospital, the University of Iowa, 1930s?

Street scene in Grand Mound

Street scene in Grand Mound

Street scene in Grand Mound, Iowa. Men and boys stand in front of one residential and several commercial buildings.
Street scene in Grand Mound

Street scene in Grand Mound

Street scene in Grand Mound, Iowa. Men and boys stand outside C. H. Jacobs' Harness Shop. Severa l more men stand farther down the street.