Collection Timeline

1875 to 1990

1875
View of Campus from SE, 1875
Livestock and farmers at the old cattle
Small drawing of the layout for the Farm House and Barns.

1876
Wide street view of the The Old Chemistry Building, Maples, Presidents Residence, and Old Main circa 1876

1878
Document describing the Eastwood Cottage build in 1878 and the Electric and Paint Shop built in 1924

1879
View of the corner of South Hall from the Iowa State University Library Archives

1880
Back side of Boarding Cottage West with man sitting on the back stoop.
View of North Hall built in 1880.

1884
Side view of Sanitary Hall

1885
Four adults and two children in front of the Farm House

1886
Side view of Boarding Cottage West and front porch

1888
Approximate vantage point a visitor at the Centennial looking southeast from Bearshear Hall.

1890
Marching band assembeled in front of Old Main
Large gathering outside of Old Main in 1890
Lanscape view of the old catlle barn with view stock
State Field Ross Book page 101
State Field Ross Book page 100

1890s
State Field Ross Book page 101
State Field Ross Book page 100

1892
University Bell West of Main Coal House
The Creamery Ross Book page 84
The Creamery was built in 1892 on the site of the Agricultural Annex.
Creamery Ross Book Page 84
Morrill Hall and Bike Club

1893
Landscape view of Old Main and Morrill Hall

1894
Side view of the Engineering Hall and the Physical and Chemical Hall

1897
View of Old Main from the Water Tower

1898
Residents in the yard outside of Old Main
Corner view of Old Main
Street view leading up to the side of Old Main
Iowa State Football team on the Athletic Fields
Horse carriage on the road leading up to the Farm House

1899
Three individuals with livestock in front of Old Main
Margaret Hall
Man standing in the middle of the Mechanical Engineering Lab

1900
View of Old Main from the Water Tower East
Bystanders looking at the Old Main rubble and fire damage
Remains and damage of Old Main in 1900
The remains of Old Main after the fire in 1900
Bystanders watching the smoke from Old Main and observing the damage
The "Dinkey" train depot on central campus. Engineering Hall and Marston Watertower in the background. , c. 1900s

1900s
The "Dinkey" train depot on central campus. Engineering Hall and Marston Watertower in the background. , c. 1900s

1901
Horse Drawn Carriage Next to Sanitary Building

1904
Alumni Hall w Beardshear and Emergency Ross Book page 133
Women crossing across the traintracks. Hub and Morrill.
Horticultural Hall

1906
News paper clipping announcing "Emergency" hall is gone
Agricultural Hall Iowa State College Longhran Bauer Postcard

1908
Large crowd around tug of war.
Crowd in front of Morrill Hall

1909
Carrie Chapman Catt Hall and Horticultural Laboratory

1910
Horticulture Buildings
Ariel - Carrie Chapman Catt Hall Agricultural Hall and Greenhouses
Agricultural Hall
Road to Morrill Hall

1911
Street view of the farm house with 3 seasons poarch, balcony, and front door visible.

1912
Remains of South Hall after the fire in 1912
Old Agronomy - Agricultural Hall
Old Agricultural Hall

1913
View South of the campanile looking North.
Agricultural Hall
Iowa State Campus

1914
Two Women Walking from Morrill Hall

1915
Crowd of Martson and Morril. Hub 1915

1916
The Hub with Beat Iowa Sign
Chemistry Building with Grounds Cottage. Three men walking around the Chemistry Building.

1918
Military members standing at attention with military band members on the right.
Ada Hayden holding a camera outside Catt Hall

1919
Carrie Chapman Catt Hall Agricultural Hall and Greenhouses
Music Building - Sanitary Hall

1920
Side angle view of the cattle barn AG
Small dock on pond near Music Hall

1921
View of the Engineering Shops, Marston Water Tower and Martson Hall

1924
Veterinary Hospital in 1924

1926
Street view of the farm house with 3 seasons poarch, balcony, and front door visible.
Front of the Osborn Cottage

1929
Side angle of the old cattle barn
The Iowa State International House in 1929. (Before 1928, the building was known as Gables)

1950
Students gathering on the side of the hill next to Music Hall
Front view of Music Hall, "The Maples"
Front angle of Music Hall
Road in front of Linden Hall

1950s
Road in front of Linden Hall

1951
Photo from the Ames Tribune of men helping during The Iowa State International House fire. (Before 1928, the building was known as Gables)
White fire truck and bystanders outside of the Iowa State International House Fire. (Before 1928, the building was known as Gables)
Fire damage inside the Iowa State International House. (Before 1928, the building was known as Gables)
Smoke emitting from the top windows of Iowa State International House, photo from The Ames Tribune. (Before 1928, the building was known as Gables)

1955
Catt and Conservatory

1956
Marston Cottage in the winter of 1956, view of the street
View of the side angle of Marston Cottage in the winter of 1956.

1958
Friley with Marston Cottage Ross Book page 76

1963
Side walk leading up to Pope Cottage
Smoke coming from the front porch of Iowa State International House with bystanders gathered around. (Before 1928, the building was known as Gables)

1978
Iowa State University Air Force ROTC in front of U.S.Q.M.C motor truck

1990
Horse and Cattle Barns with hourse carriage, other horses and livestock