{ "title": { "media": { "url": "", "caption": null, "credit": "CollectionBuilder CSV" }, "text": { "headline": "CollectionBuilder CSV Timeline", "text": "CollectionBuilder-CSV is a template for creating digital collection exhibits using static web technology." } }, "events": [ { "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16949/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Cross Roads Motel, De Witt, Iowa", "link": "/items/16949.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1952" }, "text": { "headline": "Cross Roads Motel, De Witt, Iowa", "text": "Looking north at the Cross Roads Motel located at 326 Eleventh Street, De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa. Verso says 'Phone 107, 35 units, U.S. Highways 30 and 61, Best Western, AAA, Duncan Hines'. The motel was named for the crossroads of Highways 30 and 61 and is part of the historic Lincoln Highway. Number 2C-H427." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16947/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "U.S. Post Office, De Witt, Iowa", "link": "/items/16947.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1945" }, "text": { "headline": "U.S. Post Office, De Witt, Iowa", "text": "Looking northeast from Ninth Street. The building was completed in 1937. Located at 510 Ninth Street, De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa. Number E-61." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16071/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Warnecke's De Witt Cafe, De Witt, Iowa", "link": "/items/16071.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1956" }, "text": { "headline": "Warnecke's De Witt Cafe, De Witt, Iowa", "text": "Looking at the inside of a 1950s cafe with tables and chairs, booths and a bar with stools. Verso says: Warnecke's De Witt Cafe, 903 Sixth Ave., Highway 61, De Witt, Iowa 'Air Conditioned', 'Just Good Food' Prime beef center of the world. Open every day except Monday. Bee and Harold Warneck, proprietors. 1956 postmark. Number 21624." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16950/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Chicago and North Western Train Wreck, April 23, 1908, De Witt, Iowa", "link": "/items/16950.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1908" }, "text": { "headline": "Chicago and North Western Train Wreck, April 23, 1908, De Witt, Iowa", "text": "View of the wrecked train. On April 23, 1908, southwest of DeWitt, Iowa, at Silver Creek, flooding weakened a bridge and gave way to stock train 132 where an engine and 17 cars of cattle fell into the water. Three crewmen perished in the wreck. " } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16948/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Homestead with horses and plow, De Witt, Iowa", "link": "/items/16948.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1910" }, "text": { "headline": "Homestead with horses and plow, De Witt, Iowa", "text": "Men in front of home with horses and plow." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16844/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Looking southeast at Dewar, Iowa", "link": "/items/16844.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1905" }, "text": { "headline": "Looking southeast at Dewar, Iowa", "text": "Looking southeast at the town of Delmar, Iowa, with the Schmitt Brothers hardware and implement store in the background. Frank K. Schmitt opened the business in fall of 1900 with his cousin, Frank Fritz. After Fritz's death, Frank J.'s brother Edward entered the partnership in 1902." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16845/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Looking southwest at Dewar, Iowa", "link": "/items/16845.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1907" }, "text": { "headline": "Looking southwest at Dewar, Iowa", "text": "Looking southwest at the town of Delmar, Iowa, with the Mt. Zion Church in the background. The Mt. Zion Church was moved to Dewar from Bennington, Iowa, in 1905." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16034/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Britt Coliseum, Britt, Iowa", "link": "/items/16034.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1920" }, "text": { "headline": "Britt Coliseum, Britt, Iowa", "text": "Looking at a two-story brick dance hall in Britt, Iowa. The Coliseum was a popular place for well-known bands of the day." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16926/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Kretz Cafeteria interior, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16926.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1940" }, "text": { "headline": "Kretz Cafeteria interior, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking at the interior of a two story café. From the time that it opened in 1934 through the early 1950s, Kretz Cafeteria was one of the most popular eating establishments in Dubuque. Diners could choose a table or booth on the main level or be seated on the more private balcony. Verso says: Most beautiful cafeteria in the Central States. Famous throughout the nation for wonderful food. 1940 postmark. Number A-1829." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16035/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Karigan's Restaurant, Fourth and Central, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16035.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1950" }, "text": { "headline": "Karigan's Restaurant, Fourth and Central, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking northwest at a two-story stone building. Brothers Constantine and Theodore and their cousin Andrew Karigan opened Karigan's restaurant in downtown Dubuque in 1940. The exterior and especially the interior of the restaurant featured the popular Art Deco style of the day. Verso says: Karigan's Restaurant, Fourth and Central, One of Dubuque's most popular places to eat. \"Good Food is the Secret of our Success\". Number 6539." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16037/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "In the harbor, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16037.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1912" }, "text": { "headline": "In the harbor, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking west from the Mississippi River at men building boats near the Dubuque Harbor. Dubuque was a major boat building center on the Mississippi River. 1912 postmark. Number 64566." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16030/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "View of Mississippi River, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16030.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1915" }, "text": { "headline": "View of Mississippi River, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking north at the great Mississippi River which is one of the world’s major river systems in size, habitat diversity and biological productivity, and is the second longest river in the United States. Number 5900." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16031/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "View of Mississippi River, looking North from Mother House Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16031.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1915" }, "text": { "headline": "View of Mississippi River, looking North from Mother House Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking north at the great Mississippi River which is one of the world’s major river systems in size, habitat diversity and biological productivity, and is the second longest river in the United States. Land was purchased in 1889 with part of the money the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) received as part of an indemnity of $6,400 for buildings of theirs burned in Philadephia. The school and convent in Dubuque was moved south of Dubuque. The convent was called Mount Carmel and and the land, St. Joseph's Prairie. Mount Carmel Motherhouse sits on 110 acres overlooking the Mississippi River. In the past, the building was the spiritual home for nearly 600 Sisters in the community. The motherhouse is also the administrative center of the congregation. Number 22535." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16033/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Mother House and grounds, Mt. Carmel, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16033.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1915" }, "text": { "headline": "Mother House and grounds, Mt. Carmel, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Land was purchased in 1889 with part of the money the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) received as part of an indemnity of $6,400 for buildings of theirs burned in Philadephia. The school and convent in Dubuque was moved south of Dubuque. The convent was called Mount Carmel and and the land, St. Joseph's Prairie. Mount Carmel Motherhouse sits on 110 acres overlooking the Mississippi River. In the past, the building was the spiritual home for nearly 600 Sisters in the community. The motherhouse is also the administrative center of the congregation. Number 22538." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16029/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16029.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1964" }, "text": { "headline": "St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking west at a stone cathedral. In 1839 Father Mazzuchelli directed the construction of a large building at the back of the cathedral. This structure served the bishop and was used to house Saint Raphael's Seminary, lowa’s first diocesan college. The steeple was completed in 1876, stained glass windows imported from London were installed in 1889. Verso says: In 1835 Father Mazzuchelli, famed missionary, built the stone church which later became St. Raphael's Cathedral. 1964 postmark. Number 66605-B." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:15560/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "Union Electric Company's Station and loop at Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/15560.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1910" }, "text": { "headline": "Union Electric Company's Station and loop at Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Incorporated on August 13, 1900, to provide electric power to Dubuque, the Union Electric Company was the successor of Hill Street and West Dubuque Steam Railway Company, Dubuque Street Railway Company, Dubuque Light and Traction Company, Star Electric Company, and the Home Electric Company. Union Park, operated by the company, was the only park of its type in the United States maintained exclusively by a street railway company. After Union Electric made many improvements such as new rail cars, a new car barn and power station, and a manufacturing plant, Dubuque Electric Company took over the operation in 1916. No. 165" } },{ "media": { "url": "https://digital.grinnell.edu/islandora/object/grinnell:16032/datastream/JP2/view", "caption": "U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Dubuque, Iowa", "link": "/items/16032.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1940" }, "text": { "headline": "U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Dubuque, Iowa", "text": "Looking southeast at the the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse which was designed by James A. Wetmore, Acting Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department, who received suggestions from Iowa architects. Among the local designers was the office of Proudfoot, Rawson, Souers and Thomas, a highly respected Des Moines firm. This firm had designed high-profile public buildings in Iowa including the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines and buildings for Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. Although little is known about the Dubuque architect involved in the project, Herbert Kennison, he probably served as an on-site consultant. The building’s cornerstone was laid in 1932, and a dedication ceremony was held the following year. The building was occupied in early 1934. Dubuque received approximately $650,000 for site acquisition and construction costs. Consolidation of postal service in the United States led to processing being moved to Cedar Rapids. The renamed Dubuque Federal Building was taken over by the City of Dubuque in 2006. No. 7A-H3766" } } ] }