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Go west, young man, go west!
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According to legend, these famous
words inspired Josiah Bushnell
Grinnell to leave New England and
eventually found the town of Grinnell
on the prairies of central Iowa.
Although Grinnell has a population of
only about 10,000, it is a community
rich with history, architectural design,
surrounded by areas of natural beauty
and home to one the nation's foremost
liberal arts colleges.
In Grinnell: Jewel of the Prairie, local
photographer David Zeiss, has
captured close to 100 beautiful scenes
of Grinnell, Iowa, Grinnell College and
the surrounding areas. These photos
along with the accompanying tidbits of
history will leave you wanting to
explore this unique area and learn more
about its fascinating history.
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