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Date unknown: Specifications for the Presbyterian Church spire
Specifications for the construction of the spire of the North Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
1865 Receipt for payment for building part of the church cornice
“Received Iowa City, February 13, 1865 of H. Murray, one hundred dollars being balance of payment for building church cornice [Finkbine Lovelace?]"
1965 "Consider the Days of Old": First Presbyterian Church anniversary sermon
A sermon on the history of the First Presbyterian Church. The sermon references Psalm 77:11-15 and I Peter 2:9-10.
[1960s] Property description for 530 Ferson Avenue
Property description for 530 Ferson Ave.
1977 Organ dedication program
A program from the FPC organ dedication and recital events
1975 Pipe Organ removal contact
Contract to remove pipe organ from church
1950 Nails from floor of Old Brick
Photographs of nails from the floor of Old Brick, along with accompanying envelope.
1940 Letter to Rev. Harvey H. Mullan
Letter from Rev. Harmon Johnson of the Synod of Illinois to Rev. Harvey Mullan of the Rushville Presbytery, inquiring as to whether they might have any of records that are missing from the Church in Iowa City. At its founding, the Church was part of…
1940s New Year's Day Recalls 3 Bells of Olden Times
1940s New Year's Day Recalls 3 Bells of Olden Times
1940 Letter regarding Barnes genealogy
Letter from Guy L. Barnes detailing some information about the McCready family. It mentions James and Eliza McCready, and Almon and Sarah Barnes, who were all founding members of the First Presbyterian Church in Scott township. Almon Barnes was…
1873 Sunday School Attendance
1873 Sunday School Attendance record book
1869 Church bell subscription ledger
Ledger detailing the amounts pledged by Church members for a new bell during the years 1869-1871.
1868 Pew rent booklet
Booklet recording the cost of and rentals paid by Church members for specific pews.
1868 Church pew rent ledger
Ledger detailing amounts paid for specific pews in the First Presbyterian Church during 1868-1869.
1858 Resignation letter of the North Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees
A letter formally stating the resignation of the Board of Trustees.
1855 Subscription ledger for a bell for the North Presbyterian Church in Iowa City
A list of people who pledged to pay money for a bell for the North Presbyterian Church. The North Presbyterian Church was the First Presbyterian Church, and was located where Old Brick is. The church building that stood in 1855 was destroyed by fire…
1855 Subscription ledger for a bell for the North Presbyterian Church in Iowa City
A list of people who pledged to pay money for a bell for the North Presbyterian Church. The North Presbyterian Church was the First Presbyterian Church, and was located where Old Brick is. The church building that stood in 1855 was destroyed by fire…
Irish's University Business College
Irish's University Business College was located at 205 1/2 Washington Street in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Fern Athey, postmarked June 24, 1912. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Interior View of the Johnson County Savings Bank, Iowa City, Iowa
The location of the Johnson County Savings Bank at the time of this postcard was at 102 South Clinton Street, on the southeast corner of Clinton and Washington Streets. Postcard sent to Carrie McCrory, postmarked July 15, 1914. George Washington…
Lobby and Office, Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Nena Louis, postmarked January 7, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
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. …
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,…
Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City
The location of Prairie Lights at the time of this postcard (ca. 1980) was at 100 South Linn Street, Iowa City.
Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City
The location of Prairie Lights at the time of this postcard was 100 South Linn Street, Iowa City. Postcard sent to Gerry Mansheim, postmarked February 17, 1983. Dog and cat 13-cent stamp.
Haunted Bookshop, Iowa City's Oldest Used Bookshop
The location of the Haunted bookshop at the time of this postcard was 227 South Johnson Street, Iowa City.
Haunted Bookshop On-The-Creek
The location of the Haunted Bookshop at the time of this postcard was 520 Washington Street at Ralston Creek, Iowa City.
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.
Iowa City Roller Rink, Iowa City, Iowa
The Iowa City Roller Rink was located at 309 South Dubuque Street. Postcard sent to Lucinda Maier, postmarked March 1, 1906. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Sulfur Steam Baths, Mens Department
Sulfur Steam Baths was a Turkish Bath located at the corner of College and Capitol Streets. Postcard sent to Joe Anclaux, postmarked October 31, 1917. George Washington 1-cent stamp.