1908 Postcard Iowa Falls IA Ellsworth College Birds Eye View SE Old Main Tower

1908 Postcard Iowa Falls IA Ellsworth College Birds Eye View SE Old Main Tower Era: Divided Back (1907–1915) Publisher: C. C. Bartlett, Iowa Falls, IA Postmark/Date: Handwritten August 26, 1908 Detailed View: This antique lithograph postcard features a rare bird's-eye view looking southeast from the Main Building of Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. The foreground prominently showcases "Old Main," the institution's first building, complete with its iconic bell tower. Completed in sections between 1890 and 1892, this building is a central landmark in the history of Ellsworth Academy and the subsequent Conservatory of Music. Condition: Front: The colored lithograph remains vibrant with typical light edge and corner wear consistent with its age. Back: Postally used with a handwritten date of August 26, 1908. Addressed to Miss Myrtle Robbins in Grundy Center, IA, from "Pearl A.". Please see high-resolution scans for full details on surface wear, penciling, and corner conditions. Historical Note: Ellsworth College was founded in 1890 by Professor John Tobin and benefactor Eugene Ellsworth. This card captures the campus during its transformation from a private academy into a four-year liberal arts college.