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| Alexis Park Inn & Suites |
| 1165 S. Riverside Drive |
| Iowa City, Iowa 52246 |
| Toll Free: 888-9ALEXIS |
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(888-925-3947) |
| Local: 319 337-8665 |
| Fax: 319 351-4102 |
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Iowa Bed & Breakfast Guild |
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Iowa City Chamber of Commerce |
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Iowa City Convention & Visitor's Bureau |
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Ellinor Green
Born in 1922, Ellinor Green literally grew up with aviation in Iowa City. Her father owned the farm just north of the Benjamin farm, which is the current site of the Iowa City Airport. The farm started at the northern edge of the Benjamin farm and extended north to Hwy 1 -- which is the current site of the Gateway One Plaza mall. As a girl, Ellinor witnessed the birth of aviation in Iowa City. Her father's greenhouse overlooked Smith Field, from which she witnessed many of the earliest flights into Iowa City. In 1930, at the tender age of 8, her family attended the Grand Opening of the Boeing/United hangar. Inside the gigantic hangar Boeing had several impressive aircraft on display -- but what she remembers most was that United Airlines served hot dogs and hamburgers, free of charge! |