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Grinnell (/ ɡ r ɪ ˈ n ɛ l / grin-EL) is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States.The population was 9,564 at the time of the 2020 census. [3] It is best known for being the home of Grinnell College, as well as being the location of the Merchants' National Bank building, designed by famous architect Louis Sullivan.
The Grinnell Historic Commercial District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. [1] At the time of its nomination it contained 75 resources, which included 47 contributing buildings, and 26 non-contributing buildings. [2]
The Interior Telephone Company Building is a historic structure located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Iowa was one of the leading Midwest states to adopt the telephone as a means of communication. [2] By 1920 86% of the state's farms had a telephone. The Interior Telephone Company was established to serve the Grinnell area.
The North Grinnell Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. [ 1 ] At the time of its nomination it contained 272 resources, which included 202 contributing buildings , six contributing objects , 61 non-contributing ...
Grinnell College is located in the town of Grinnell, Iowa, about halfway between Des Moines and Iowa City.The main campus, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, [20] is bounded by 6th Avenue on the south, 10th Avenue on the north, East Street on the east and Park Street on the west.
The Stewart Building, formerly home to Stewart Library and current home to the Grinnell Area Arts Council, is a historic building located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Joel Stewart was a farmer, banker, and state legislator who was known for his philanthropic activities. [2]
Location of Poweshiek County in Iowa. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Poweshiek County, Iowa. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many ...
Its construction is attributed to R.G. Coutts, a native of Scotland who settled in Grinnell in 1873. He was a stone cutter, mason, building contractor, and real-estate developer. [2] The two-story, brick structure has a main facade of stone veneer, and features Richardsonian Romanesque styling.