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Epstein's Books during Urban Renewal, 1973
Temporary building constructed on Clinton Street during Urban Renewal. Slide printed July 1973.
Bivouac Store during Urban Renewal, 1973
Temporary building constructed on South Clinton Street during Urban Renewal. Slide printed July 1973.
Things & Things & Things, 130 South Clinton Street, 1972
Slide printed April 1972.
East Washington Street, 200-Block, 1972
Plamor Lanes. Slide printed April 1972.
South Clinton Street, 000-Block, 1972
Building construction. Seiferts, the Airliner, Allen's. Slide printed April 1972.
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City, 1972
Future site of parking ramp downtown. Businesses pictured on South Dubuque Street 100-Block: J.C. Penney's, Iowa movie theatre, Piper's Candies, Blackstone Beauty Salon. Slide printed March 1972.
Iowa Avenue, 1972
Iowa Avenue, east from the Old Capitol steps. Slide printed March 1972.
Corner of South Clinton and Washington Streets, 1977
Downtown Iowa City. Slide printed April 1977.
College Street, 200-Block, 1970s
Future site of downtown Pedestrian Mall. J.C. Penney's building, Carnegie Library, parking lot.
Iowa Avenue, 100-Block, 1995
Paris Cleaners, Easyplace, Joe's Place. Dated July 1995.
Rocky Rococo, 118 South Dubuque Street, 1985
Slide printed January 1985.
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.
Wetherby's Gallery, Iowa City
Issac A. Wetherby's Gallery, east side of Clinton Street, 1870. Wetherby was Iowa City's first photographer.
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.
W.P. Hohenschuh: "A Happy and Prosperous New Year"
At the time of this postcard, W.P. Hohenschuh owned a furniture store located at 20 South Dubuque Street. Sent to W.S. Pratt, postmarked December 30, 1906. Ben Franklin 1-Cent stamp.
Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, Iowa
The Iowa City Yacht Club is located at 13 South Linn Street, Iowa City.
Oathout Funeral Home, Iowa City, Iowa
The Oathout Funeral Home was located at 336 South Clinton Street. It was destroyed in a fire on April 2, 1962, killing one person.
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary was located at 13 South Linn Street, currently occupied by the Iowa City Yacht Club. Details on the building are on the back of postcard.
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary was located at 13 South Linn Street, currently occupied by the Iowa City Yacht Club. Postcard sent from Carl Zetterwall to Alta B. Vaughn, postmarked November 15, 1937. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Washington Street, Looking West, Iowa City, Iowa
Hotel Jefferson building on the left. The first postcard sent to Earnest [Sorichovich], postmarked November 29, 1923, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Anna Anthony, postmarked August 3, 1927, George Washington 2-cent stamp.
Corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets, mid-1920s
Hotel Jefferson is in the foreground of this image.
Johnson County Savings Bank Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Johnson County Savings Bank Building was located at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Jacob Reiss, postmarked July 25, 1914. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Johnson County Savings Bank Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Johnson County Savings Bank Building was located at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets in downtown Iowa City.
Johnson County Bank Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Johnson County Savings Bank Building was located at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Madeline Johnson, postmarked September 9, 1915. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Southeast Corner of Clinton and Washington Streets, 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 Katie Reiss, postmarked October 23, 1907. Ben Franklin 1-cent…
Johnson County 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.
Lobby, First National Bank, Iowa City, Iowa. The Farmers Loan and Trust Co.
The First National Bank in Iowa City was located at 202 East Washington Street. Postcard sent from Harriet Martin Dey to George Van Steinberg, postmarked July 11, 1914. 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.
Dubuque Street Looking North, Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa's Close Hall building is in the background of this image.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stewart's Shoe Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Stewart's Shoe Store was located in the Hotel Jefferson building at 125 East Washington Street.