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Younkers at Night, 1950s
111 E 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…
Wetherby's Gallery, Iowa City
Issac A. Wetherby's Gallery, east side of Clinton Street, 1870. Wetherby was Iowa City's first photographer.
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.
Washington Street, 1970-1976
Photo looking west up Washington Street towards Clinton Street. Photo was taken between Dubuque and Linn streets. Hotel Jefferson on the left.
Washington Street, 1970-1976
During urban renewal. Future site of Old Capitol Mall. Graffiti: "Love the people not the needle!!"
Washington Street Looking East, 1950s
First National Bank is on the northeast corner of this picture. Varsity theater is farther down the street.
Washington Street and Black Hawk Mini Park, 1970s
Black Hawk mural. Pre-Pedestrian Mall.
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.
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.
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.
View of the Old Capitol from Capitol and College Streets, 1970-1976
Buildings and businesses featured: Old Capitol Building, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company and Auto Bank
Van Meter Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The Van Meter Hotel was located at 311 East Iowa Avenue. It was the predecessor to the Harmon Building, which was demolished in 1999 to make way for the Tower Place and parking ramp. Postcard sent from Alice Warren to Charles Leedham, postmarked…
Van Meter Hotel on Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa
The Van Meter Hotel was located at 311 East Iowa Avenue. It was the predecessor to the Harmon Building, which was demolished in 1999 to make way for the Tower Place and parking ramp. Postcard sent from M.G. Rodgers to Maude Coffee, postmarked May…
Urban Renewal Final Landuse Plan, 1987
Project Number Iowa R-14. Plan dated June 1987.
Unidentified alley, 1965
Slide printed April 1965.
Things & Things & Things, 130 South Clinton Street, 1972
Slide printed April 1972.
The Jefferson Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa, Absolutely Fireproof
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Mariam J. Royer, postmarked July 15, 1914. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
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.
Temporary buildings, 1970-1976
These temporary buildings housed businesses during the process on Clinton Street.
Temporary buildings, 1970-1976
These temporary buildings housed businesses during the process on Clinton Street.
Temporary buildings, 1970-1976
These temporary buildings housed businesses during the urban renewal process on Clinton Street.
Sweeting's Flowers Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
Sweeting's Flowers Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
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.
Stewart's Shoe Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Stewart's Shoe Store was located in the Hotel Jefferson building at 125 East Washington Street.
St. Mary's Church, 1970-1976
Corner of Linn and Jefferson Streets. Photo taken from the area of Gilbert and Market Streets
St. Mary's Church, 1970-1976
Corner of Linn and Jefferson Streets. Photo taken from the area of Van Buren and Market Streets
St. James Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The St. James Hotel was located at the southeast corner of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue. This building burned down in 1916. Postcard written to Johnny Schminkey, dated November 30, 1913.
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…
South Linn Street, 1970-1976
South Linn Street intersection with East Washington Street downtown.
South Dubuque Street, 100-Block, 1973
Looking north on Dubuque St. from College to Washington Streets, west side of street. Hotel Jefferson in the background. Slide printed 1973. Note on slide, "PRESENT SIDE OF CITY PLAZA".
South Dubuque Street, 100-Block, 1972
South on Dubuque and Washington Streets. Hotel Jefferson at the right. Slide printed March 1972.
South Dubuque Street, 100-Block, 1965
South Dubuque Street and Alley. Future site of Plaza Centre One. Slide printed April 1965.
South Dubuque Street, 000-Block, 1980s
Slide printed November 1991.
South Clinton Street, 1980s
Old Capitol Mall
South Clinton Street, 1980s
Old Capitol Mall