Fire destroys main building at historic Iowa state college
The old main building at Iowa State College burned early today, with origin under investigation. A new central building costing $300 000 will rise in its place, while the south and north wings suffer severe damage.
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Beardshear Tender Likely For Ames Residence Plan
Board votes to offer Mrs Beardshear the campus ground on the same terms as faculty to build a residence for her family and herself. The offer, not yet formal, is expected to be accepted and keeps her as a long time Ames resident near her late husband.
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Ames
Iowa
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Cleveland
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Harry
D. M. Ferry
Detroit Journal
Pear
Grace
Detroit
Des Moines School Building Costs and Inspection Tour
The Des Moines school building cost 228400 by 1896 after additions and repairs with no major changes since. Trustee Dixon and building committee member Prof Curtiss departed Thursday for a Chicago University inspection tour of collegiate structures.
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Chicago
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