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Teamster's Cottage #2

Building Name:
Teamster's Cottage #2
Alternate Names:
Experiment Station; Farm Foreman's House
Historical Note:
Teamster's Cottage #2 was built in 1890, where Bessey Hall now stands. It was initially constructed as housing for Experiment Station employees and was occupied by Capt. Speer and his family. In 1900, interior modifications were recommended, and in 1915, the house was relocated to a site across from the power plant, where it became one of a group of five cottages. Teamster's Cottage #2 was razed in 1970.
Year Built:
1890
Year Removed:
1970
Architect:
Josselyn & Taylor
More Information:
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Teamster's Cottage #2 was built in 1890, where Bessey Hall now stands. It was initially constructed as housing for Experiment Station employees and was occupied by Capt. Speer and his family. In 1900, interior modifications were recommended, and in 1915, the house was relocated to a site across from the power plant, where it became one of a group of five cottages. Teamster's Cottage #2 was razed in 1970.
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Photographs Containing Teamster's Cottage #2: (8 Items)
Photograph of the Farm...
Photograph looking south-east at the Farm Boarding Club when the building was located at the corner of Beach and Wallace. Part of the Teamster's Cottage #2 can be seen to the left (east side) of the Farm Boarding Club. Annotation: "Farm Boarding Cottage, 1957."
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High-level view of Margaret...
High-level view of Margaret Hall, Carrie Chapman Catt Hall, and Morrill Hall.
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
An aerial view shows the front of Catt Hall and surrounding buildings.
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Morrill Hall, Ladies Hall,...
Campus buildings from left to right are: Morrill Hall, Ladies Hall (later known as Margaret Hall), and Botany Hall (later known as Carrie Chapman Catt Hall).
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
An aerial view shows the front of Catt Hall and surrounding buildings.
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Photograph of Stange Road,...
Photograph of Stange Road looking to the south. A man drives a horse-drawn cart towards the south. A sign reading Iowa State College crosses the road. Teamsters Cottage #2 is visible to the left. On the right, the campanile, Agricultural Hall, and the Engineer's Cottage are visible.
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Photograph of Second Teamster's...
Photograph of the 2nd Teamster's Cottage. The buildings are mostly obscured by large, leafy trees.
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Photograph of Catt Hall,...
The image shows the south face of Catt Hall, at the time called Botany Hall. Several people can be seen on the front steps. The old horticulture building is visible to the right of Catt Hall.
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Preferred Citation:
"Teamster's Cottage #2", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Reference Link:
https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/projects/campuscornerstones/items/buildingprofile0019.html
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