History of Ames, Iowa, USA

1895 - Ames
Ames, āmz, a post-village of Story co., Iowa, at a junction of branches of the Chicago & Northwestern Line of railroads, 105 miles W. of Cedar Rapids, and 37 miles N. of Des Moines. It has 5 churches, 2 banks, a news paper office, and manufactures of ploughs, wagons, farm, gates, &c. Ames is the seat of the Iowa State Agricultural College, founded in 1869. Pop. in 1890, 1276.
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1913 - CHEMISTRY HALL AT AMES IS DESTROYED. LOSS AT IOWA STATE COLLEGE ESTIMATED AT $60,000 - THE CAUSE.
Ames, March 26 - Fire here late yesterday destroyed the chemistry hall of the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The loss is estimated at $60,000. The fire is supposed to have started from chemical combustion. The building is one of the oldest on the campus having been constructed in 1870.
Waterloo Reporter
Iowa
March 26, 1913

1916
Ames, a banking city of Story co., Iowa, on the Chicago and Northwestern R., 105 miles W. of Cedar Rapids. It has manufactures of ploughs, wagons, etc. Ames is the seat of the Iowa State Agricultural College, founded in 1869. Pop. in 1890, 1276 ; in 1900, 2422.
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1922 - April 28 - WOI (Ames, Iowa) country's 1st licensed educational radio station

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1938 - COLLEGE DORMITORY WRECKED BY BLAZE.
Ames, Iowa, April 11. - Eighty-one Iowa State College co-eds who lost their wardrobes and books when Margaret Hall, ornate women's dormitory, burned Saturday were housed temporarily in other halls and in the college hospital.

M. D. HEISER, junior college dean, said officials estimated the loss of $141,000 and that the replacement cost would be about $225,000.

The eight students in the hall when the fire was discovered escaped unharmed after MISS KATHERINE PHELPS, housemother, dashed up and down the three floors warning them of the blaze.

Most of the women, MISS PHELPS said, were attending formal dances on the campus.
The Daily Mail
Hagerstown, Maryland
April 11, 1938

1950 - February 21 - WOI TV channel 5 in Ames-Des Moines, IA (ABC/PBS) begins broadcasting

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Ames:
Reiman Gardens:

Explore the beautiful botanical gardens with a wide variety of plants and themed gardens.
Check out the butterfly wing where you can interact with live butterflies.

Iowa State University Campus:

Take a stroll around the picturesque ISU campus.
Visit the Campanile, an iconic landmark, and listen to its bells chime.

Jack Trice Stadium:

If you're a football fan, catch a game at Jack Trice Stadium and experience the Cyclone spirit.

Main Street Cultural District:

Explore the downtown area with its charming shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

Octagon Center for the Arts:

Visit this community art center for exhibitions and workshops.

Sculpture Walk:

Walk around downtown and discover the public art installations, including sculptures.

Coldwater Golf Links:

Play a round of golf at this scenic golf course.

Furman Aquatic Center:

Cool off during the summer months at this outdoor aquatic center.

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