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- Collection: Post Cards from Early Iowa City and Johnson County
Plum Grove postcard
Text on the front of the postcard reads, "Plum Grove, Historic Home of Robert Lucas/First Governor, Territory of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa." The caption on the back repeats the text of the front.
1960s Mercy Hospital postcard
The caption on the back of the postcard reads, "Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa." The number on the bottom right-hand corner of the back of the postcard reads C22640.
1960s Clinton Street postcard
The caption on the back of the postcard reads, "Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa, Home of the University of Iowa." Business signs shown include Moose, Woolworth's, the Deadwood, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company, Number on bottom left-hand corner reads…
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. …
Iowa City, Iowa
Photographs of downtown Iowa City Pedestrian Mall at College Street and interior of the Old Capitol Mall, downtown Iowa City.
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,…
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.
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.
Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City
College Street, 100-Block in the pedestrian mall, downtown 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.
Klondike Bill, Iowa City, Iowa
This image was taken in front of the Pentacrest.
Klondike Bill, Iowa City, Iowa
This image was taken in front of the Pentacrest.
Stewart's Shoe Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Stewart's Shoe Store was located in the Hotel Jefferson building at 125 East Washington Street.
Wallick's 5 Cent & 10 Cent Sections, 118 Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa
Wallick's was located at 118 Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa. It first opened in 1910. A descriptive advertisement for the business is printed on the back of the postcard.
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.
The Weaving Studio
The Weaving Studio was located at 812 South Summit Street in Iowa City. Postcard sent to Eleanor Mash, postmarked September 9, 1977. Liberty Bell 13-cent stamp.
Friday's Barber Shop Presents: 1949 Crosley CD Convertible Sedan
Friday's Barber Shop has been at its location at 217 North Gilbert Street since opening in 1968.
Equipment order, 1882
Order sent to Sandwich Manufacturing Company
A Peep Inside the Crystal Room at the Dresden China Store, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
The Dresden, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Postcard sent to Mrs. Elmer Bright, postmarked February 19, 1910. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
The Dresden China Store, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
A Corner in the Dresden China Store, Iowa City, Iowa. "The Store That Satisfies"
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. A descriptive advertisement for the business is printed on the back of the postcard.
State Historical Society of Iowa, Centennial Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Centennial Building of the State Historical Society of Iowa is located at 402 Iowa Avenue. It was dedicated on August 31, 1960.
State Historical Society of Iowa, Centennial Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Centennial Building of the State Historical Society of Iowa is located at 402 Iowa Avenue. It was dedicated on August 31, 1960. Postcard sent to Mr. and Mrs. John Horton, postmarked April 11, 1976. Postcard was mailed with a 9-cent stamp…
"Iowa City, Iowa, Dec 23-07. A corner of my office"
Postcard sent to Mabel Walker, postmarked December 23, 1907. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Yetter's, The Big Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Yetter's was a local department store located at 115 & 117 East Washington Street, downtown Iowa City. It closed in the 1950s. First postcard sent to Eva Weimer, postmarked September 26, 1921, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent…
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.
Dubuque Street Looking North, Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa's Close Hall building is in the background of this image.
Lobby, Iowa City State Bank, Iowa City, Iowa
The Iowa City State Bank was located at 202 South Clinton Street. Postcard sent from Stella [Futach] to Mary Brejcha, postmarked February 29, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
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.