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Building Name:
Greenhouse
Historical Note:
The Greenhouse was built in 1896, with an expansion added in 1903 to increase space for horticulture programs. Additional structures for potting and storage were added as the facility grew. The Greenhouse was removed between 1967 and 1968.
Year Built:
1896
Year Removed:
1968
Architect:
Proudfoot & Bird
Contractor:
Lord & Burnham M. Hullabarger C.E. Atkinson
More Information:
Day Digital Edition Description
The Greenhouse was built in 1896, with an expansion added in 1903 to increase space for horticulture programs. Additional structures for potting and storage were added as the facility grew. The Greenhouse was removed between 1967 and 1968.
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Photographs Containing Greenhouse: (13 Items)
Photograph of the front...
Photograph looking north-west at the front porch and south side of the Farm House. Part of Catt Hall can be seen in the background to the left (north-west) of the Farm House. Annotation: "Farm House."
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
This winter scene depicts Catt Hall with the surrounding trees in the foreground. MacKay and Margaret Halls can also be seen.
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Old Agriculture Hall
The front of Catt Hall with the greenhouse to the right. Trees in the foreground frame the scene.
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
The front of Catt Hall. The greenhouse and part of the Horticulture building can be clearly seen.
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
The side of Catt Hall and the greenhouse building beside it. The surrounding foliage obscures parts of both buildings.
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
The front of Catt Hall although part of the building is obscured by trees. An artillery cannon and railroad tracks are in the foreground. Several individuals in period dress are standing on the stairs and sidewalk in front of the building.
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
The front and side of Catt Hall. Greenhouses can be seen in the foreground.
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Carrie Chapman Catt Hall...
An aerial view of Catt Hall. The Farm Mechanics Lab, Old Horticulture Lab, greenhouse, Engineer's Cottage and a small portion of the old Cattle Barn are visible.
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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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Photograph of greenhouse, 1890s...
Photograph of a greenhouse on campus. It has a brick base and a barrel vaulted transept top. The caption reads, "Frame potting house where Horticulture Lab stood later from 1901-1978 on this spotl. Potting house moved to north of greenhouse."
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Photograph of greenhouse, 1902...
Photograph of a greenhouse on campus. It is long with an angled roof. A brick building sits in front of it. It served at different times as a potting and storage shed and the Ceramic Studio.
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Photograph of greenhouses and...
Photograph of two greenhouses and the brick potting shed, which later became the Ceramic Studio. The photograph depicts a barrel-vaulted roof in the nearest greenhouse, where trees are visible inside. Behind that greenhouse sits another shorter greenhouse with angled roof. The shed is a brick building on the left with a smokestack.
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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:
"Greenhouse", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Reference Link:
https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/projects/campuscornerstones/items/buildingprofile0042.html
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