The Lincoln Elementary Building stood on the site of an early Ames school.  It opened in 1912 with Alice Williams as Principal.  It originally had four classrooms, 2 restrooms, a furnace room, a storeroom, and two small office areas.  As enrollment increased, the first addition was built by Ben Cole for $34,000 in 1919.  The second addition was added in 1926, using a blue brick which contrasted to the original red.  Mrs. Kate Mitchell served as Principal for 38 years.  After 1970, Lincoln School served as administrative offices for the Ames School District.  - more -