Historical Sketch of Hopkinton, Iowa's College

"Time Machine: Bowen Collegiate Institute Hopkinton builds a college in the 1850s," was published by The Gazette of eastern Iowa in January 2017.  Diane Fannon-Langton wrote the interesting article that includes a number of historical details of the institution that operated in Hopkinton, Iowa until 1944.  The article also includes a number of photographs she took while visiting the campus.  

A Touching Tribute to Hopkinton, IA and the Campus of Lenox College

Stacey Murray had a touching article on her hometown of Hopkinton, IA published by The Daily Iowan on December 17, 2014.  While her compelling story of economic decline is certainly familiar to many who have lived in the Midwest, Murray notes that survival is certainly possible and cites several towns that have been able to reverse their fortunes.

The former Lenox College campus remains largely untouched in Hopkinton since it closed in 1944 and Murray's article includes a wonderful slideshow with 27 images of the town and campus.

Museum and Campus Featured in Article on Lenox College

Lenox College and the Delaware County Historical Society Museum were featured in an interesting article from The Gazette on October 13, 2014.  Eight photographs accompany the reporting by Katie Mills Giorgio.

Lenox College Campus Photo

A photograph of the Lenox campus taken in 1974.  It is one of several included in the application submitted to the National Park Service for the National Register of Historic Places.

You can also access applications and photographs submitted for for other college sites.

Ad for Lenox College from August 13, 1919

Advertisement for Lenox College from Manchester Democrat, August 13, 1919.

Ad for Lenox College from July 21, 1920

Advertisement for Lenox College from Manchester Democrat, July 21, 1920.