Bissell Road ‑‑ George Welton Bissell was a professor and head of mechanical engineering in the late 1890s and early 1900s.

Daley Drive ‑‑ Wanda Daley was a long‑time assignments coordinator for University Student Apartments. Daley Drive is in Pammel Court.

Elwood Drive ‑‑ Philip H. Elwood was head of the department of landscape architecture from 1929 to 1951. Elwood House in South Helser Hall also is named in his honor.

Haber Road ‑‑ Ernest S. Haber served as head of the department of horticulture from 1947 to 1961. He was noted for his research in the areas of sweet corn, potato and onion breeding. Haber House in South Helser Hall also is named in his honor.

Kooser Drive ‑‑ Herold L. Kooser served Iowa State from 1925 to 1971 as an assistant professor of visual instruction in engineering instruction and later as director of the Visual Instruction Service and Educational Film Library Association.

Carrie Lane Court ‑‑ Carrie (Lane) Chapman Catt, an 1880 graduate of Iowa State, was one of the founders of American feminism. She succeeded Susan B. Anthony as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the League of Women Voters.

Marston Court ‑‑ Anson Marston was the first dean of engineering, serving from 1904 to 1932. Marston Hall, Marston Water Tower and Ames' Marston Avenue also are named in his honor.

Morrill Road ‑‑ U.S. Senator Justin Smith Morrill introduced the bill establishing land grant colleges. Morrill Hall also is named in his honor.

Osborn Drive ‑‑ Herbert Osborn was head of the zoology, entomology and geology department from 1885 to 1898. Osborn Cottage also is named in his honor.

Pammel Drive ‑‑ Louis H. Panel was a botanist and botany department head who served Iowa State from 1889 to 1931. Pammel Court, Panel Woods and Pammel State Park in Madison County also are named in his honor.

Richardson Court ‑‑ Anna E. Richardson was dean of home economics from 1923 to 1927. Richardson Court Association residence complex also is named for her.

Riggs Court ‑‑ M. J. Riggs was an 1893 graduate in civil engineering and former president of Iowa State's Alumni Association.

Sheldon Avenue ‑‑ Parley Sheldon was mayor of Ames from 1884 to 1915 and postmaster from 1885 to 1890 and had an extensive "unofficial" involvement with Iowa State.

Stange Road ‑‑ Charles Henry Stange served as dean of veterinary medicine from 1909 to 1936. Stange House in North Friley Hall also is named in his honor.

Wallace Road ‑‑ Believed to be named for Henry C. "Harry" Wallace, 1893 graduate of Iowa State who became editor of Wallaces Farmer upon his father's death in 1916 and who later served as U.S. secretary of agriculture under President Warren G. Harding.

Welch Road ‑‑ Adonijah S. Welch was the first president of Iowa State College, serving from 1868 to 1883. He was married to Mary B. Welch, for whom Welch Hall is named.

Wilson Road ‑‑ James "Tama Jim" Wilson was dean of agriculture from 1890 to 1897 and U.S. secretary of agriculture for 16 years. Wilson Hall and Ames' Wilson Avenue also are named in his honor.

Winlock Road ‑‑ Col. Peyton Winlock was chief of the field artillery section of the Army ROTC unit at Iowa State from 1937 to 1942.

 

University Student Apartment Community Streets Named for People

The following streets in the University Student Apartment Community (USAC) are named for selected former USAC mayors.

Blankenburg Road ‑‑ Frank Blankenburg served from April to October 1952 and October 1953 to April 1954.

Bruner Drive ‑‑ Buddy Bruner served from 1962 to 1963.

Edenburn Drive ‑‑ John Edenburn served from April to October 1948.

Hirsch Court ‑‑ A1 Hirsch served from 1965 to 1966.

Jones Court ‑‑ Ed Jones served from October 1954 to April 1955.

Long Road ‑‑ Homer Long served from 1959 to 1960.

Mayer Court ‑‑ Leo V. Mayer served from 1963 to 1965.

Stotts Road ‑‑ Ralph Stotts served from 1957 to 1958.

 

City of Ames Streets Named for Iowa State People

According to the Ames City Plan Commission's "Street Naming Guide," adopted in February 1972, Ames streets in the area south of the main campus generally are named for prominent Iowa State persons. A few other Ames streets also are named for prominent ISU persons.

The city streets considered to be named after ISU personnel include:

Agg Avenue ‑‑ Thomas R. Agg was dean of engineering from 1932 to 1946.

Beach Avenue ‑‑ Spencer A. Beach was vice dean of agriculture and head of horticulture from 1905 to 1922. This street originally was spelled "Beech" but was changed by the Ames City Council to "Beach" in honor of S. A. Beach.

Cessna Street ‑‑ 0. H. Cessna came to Iowa State in 1900 as head of history and psychology and was named college chaplain in 1902. He served in those capacities until 1929. Cessna House in Larch Hall also is named in his honor.

Chamberlain Street ‑‑ William I. Chamberlain was ISU's fourth president, serving from 1886 to 1890. Chamberlain House in North Friley Hall also is named in his honor.

Curtiss Avenue ‑‑ Charles F. Curtiss joined the faculty in 1891 and was dean of agriculture from 1900 to 1933. Curtiss Hall and Curtiss Farm also are named in his honor.

Friley Road ‑‑ Charles E. Friley was Iowa State's ninth president, serving from 1936 to 1953. Friley Hall also is named in his honor.

Gaskill Drive ‑‑ Harold V. Gaskill came to Iowa State in 1930 and was dean of the science division from 1938 to 1955.

Hughes Avenue ‑‑ Raymond M. Hughes was Iowa State's eighth president, serving from 1927 to 1936. The former Hughes Hall was also named in his honor.

Hunt Street ‑‑ Leigh Hunt was Iowa State's third president, serving from 1885 to 1886.

Kildee Street ‑‑ Herbert H. Kildee was head of animal husbandry from 1918 to 1933 and dean of agriculture from 1933 to 1949. Kildee Hall also is named in his honor.

Knapp Street ‑‑ Seaman A. Knapp was Iowa State's second president, serving from 1883 to 1884. Knapp Hall also is named in his honor.

Marston Avenue ‑‑ Anson Marston was the first dean of engineering, serving from 1904 to 1932. He joined the faculty in 1892. Marston Hall, Marston Water Tower and Marston Court also are named in his honor.

Mortensen Road, Parkway ‑‑ Martin Mortensen headed the dairy industry department at Iowa State from 1909 to 1938. Mortensen House in South Helser Hall also is named in his honor.

Pearson Avenue ‑‑ Raymond A. Pearson was Iowa State's seventh president, serving from 1912 to 1926. Pearson Hall and Pearson House in North Friley Hall also are named in his honor.

Stanton Avenue ‑‑ Most likely named for Edgar W. Stanton, who served Iowa State in many capacities from 1872 to 1920. See also Stanton Memorial Carillon and Stanton House in North Friley Hall.

Storm Street ‑‑ There is disagreement as to whether this street is named after Ashley V. Storm, of the agricultural education department, or if an "s" was left off the end of the street name and it is to honor Albert Storms, Iowa State's sixth president, who served from 1903 to 1910.

Wilson Avenue ‑‑ James "Tama Jim" Wilson was dean of agriculture at Iowa State from 1890 to 1897 and was a U.S. secretary of agriculture for 16 years. Wilson Hall and Wilson Road also are named in his honor.