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Banking Room, First National Bank and Farmers Loan & Trust Co., Iowa City, Iowa
The First National Bank in Iowa City was located at 202 East Washington Street.
Bird's Eye View of Business District, Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City. Identified buildings include old City Hall building, demolished in 1962. First postcard sent from Lida and Mrs. McWilliams to Mrs. A.B. Thompson, postmarked November 1, 1915, George Washington 1-cent stamp. …
Bird's Eye View of Business Section, Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City,including parts of University of Iowa campus. Buildings include East Hall Annex on the left and Close Hall on the right. First postcard sent from E.E. [Coah] to Bert [Coah], postmarked April 10, 1916, Ben Franklin…
Bird's Eye View, Iowa City, Iowa
Postcard sent to O.A. Conklin, postmarked December 4, 1913. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Black Hawk Pedestrian Park and Mural, Iowa City
Black Hawk Pedestrian Park was located at College and Washington Streets, downtown Iowa City. Eric Christenson designed the "Spirit of Black Hawk" mural.
Burkley Imperial Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The Burkley Imperial Hotel was located at 9 East Washington Street. Postcard sent from Mary to Frank Harding, postmarked December 9, 1912. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
C. A. Webber
Charley A. Webber was born about 1872 in Illinois. His wife was named Neta C. and they had two children named Russel L. and Charlotte A. He was a printer at Weber Printing Company at 218 Washington Street, according to the 1908 City Directory. Their…
C. C. Putnam [and] F. E. Humeston
Clyde C. Putnam was the proprietor of the Merchants Lunch Room at 214 East College Street. His home address was 510 South Capitol, according to the 1908 City Directory, and his wife was named Clara F. In the 1911 City Directory, he is listed as a…
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ICPL Friends Foundation
The is the logo for the 25th anniversary of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.
Century Suppers
From the Foreward: In 1986, the Iowa City Public Library Foundation followed in the footsteps of the founders of the Iowa City Public Library who originally raised the funds necessary for our Library. Realizing the importance of our free public…
Child Farmers and Geese
Postal information in German, Czech, Russian and other languages is printed on the back of postcard. Postcard sent to Ella McAllister, postmarked February 15, 1909. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Clinton & Washington Streets in 1853, Iowa City, Iowa
This postcard was printed by I.A. Wetherby's daughter Carrie around 1915 in an attempt to publicize his photography.
Coast & Sons, Clothiers, Furnishers, Tailors, Iowa City, Iowa
Coast & Sons was located at 10 and 12 South Clinton Street. A descriptive advertisement for the business is printed on the back of the postcard.
Corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets, mid-1920s
Hotel Jefferson is in the foreground of this image.
Corner Stone Monument on Summit Street, Iowa City, Iowa
Monument documenting the early history of Iowa City. Placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Iowa City, May 4, 1935. A transcription of monument is on the back of postcard.
Date unknown: Specifications for the Presbyterian Church spire
Specifications for the construction of the spire of the North Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
Delivering Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season, Iowa City Press-Citizen
This holiday greeting card was sent out by the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Detail from "The Spirit of Black Hawk", Iowa City
"The Spirit of Black Hawk" mural was located at Black Hawk Pedestrian Park, College and Washington Streets, downtown Iowa City. Mural design by Eric Christenson, detail of Black Hawk painted by William Heyer. Black Hawk Mini-Park, Iowa City,…
Downtown Iowa City, Iowa
The Englert Theatre and Jefferson building are on the left in this image.
Dr. P. H. P. Edwards
Dr. Frederick H. P. Edwards was listed as living at 300 South Dubuque Street in the 1908 City Directory. He is listed as a veterinary surgeon in the 1910 Census. He was born about 1866 in England. His wife was named Kate, and they had two daughters,…
Dubuque Street Looking North, Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa's Close Hall building is in the background of this image.
E. D. Murphy
According to the 1910 Census, E. D. Murphy was born about 1871 in Iowa. His wife was named Mary E. and they had four children, Mary, Clarence, George, and Helen. He was involved in both furniture and undertaking. His business was located at 123, 125,…
Elizabeth Irish
Elizabeth Irish was the principal of a business college, living at 132 North Dodge Street, according to the 1910 Census. Her mother, Susanah A. Irish, also lived with her as well as several lodgers. She was born around the year 1865. The college was…
Elk's Home, Iowa City, Iowa
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Fred Barnett, postmarked June 16, 1915. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Elk's House, Iowa City, Iowa
The Elks building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Kit Steffy, postmarked June 21, 1910. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Elk's New Home, Iowa City
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Dorothy Wiess, postmarked February 4, 1909. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Elk's New Home, Iowa City, Iowa
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. First postcard sent to Othello Ray, postmarked January 31, 1913, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Mary Jack, postmarked December 31, 1911, Ben…
Elks Club House, Iowa City, Iowa
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. First postcard sent to G.J. Oppelt, postmarked August 1, 1928, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to G.H. Ryan, postmarked October 3, 1916, George…
Elks Club House, Iowa City, Iowa
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Clark Louis, postmarked June 15, 1939. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Equipment order, 1882
Order sent to Sandwich Manufacturing Company
Ernest H. Ross
Ernest H. Ross was born about 1879, according to the 1910 Census. His wife was named Minnie, and they had a daughter named Marion. The residence was at 922 East Davenport Street. His business was insurance, real estate, and loans.
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Fink's Bazaar, Iowa City
Fink's Bazaar was located in the St. James Hotel building at Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue. This photo was taken ca. 1890. Further historical information is on the back of the postcard.
First National Bank, The Farmers Loan and Trust Co., Iowa City, Iowa
The First National Bank in Iowa City was located at 202 East Washington Street.