Corn Monument: History (1919-1930)

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History of the Corn Monument 1919-1930

1919

1919 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Iowa State: 10 - 0

In 1982, the Iowa City Press Citizen claimed that that the first Corn Monument was erected in in 1913. For a Homecoming 2014 Iowa Now article, the date of 1919 was given as a potential starting date. Regardless, this image of the 1919 Corn Monument is the earliest one found.

The 1920's monument is notable because it is the only monument not located on the ground! This monument was placed on the roof of the Engineering Building, now the Seamans Center.

1923

1923 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Michigan: 3 - 9

1926

1926 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Minnesota: 0 - 41

For the 1961 Homecoming the Daily Iowan did a reflection on the celebrations of 1926. The October 21, 1961 paper, on page 8, featured a photo of the monument lit up with the "I superimposed with an 'M' for Minnesota. It was built to allow cars to pass beneath it"

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Corn Monument: History (1919-1930)

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