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Secrest Octagonal Barn, 2012
Interior of the roof support structure. The bell-shaped roof of this structure is very unique for a barn construction. Eight laminated ribs provide the main support for this structure. The beams connect all the way up to the barn’s cupola in the…
Secrest Octagonal Barn, 2012
Interior of the roof support structure. The bell-shaped roof of this structure is very unique for a barn construction. Eight laminated ribs provide the main support for this structure. The beams connect all the way up to the barn’s cupola in the…
Secrest Octagonal Barn, 2012
Interior of the roof support structure. The bell-shaped roof of this structure is very unique for a barn construction. Eight laminated ribs provide the main support for this structure. The beams connect all the way up to the barn’s cupola in the…
1860 Receipt for $905.85 received by Rev. Oliver O. McClean, for services as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church
Receipt for $905.85, received by Rev. Oliver O. McClean, for services to the the First Presbyterian Church from June 1, 1859 to May 31, 1860. Rev. McClean was elected to fill the position in April, 1859, and started his duties in October. He remained…
1890 Letter from Rev. O. O. McClean regarding the Church’s 50th anniversary celebration
A letter written by Rev. Oliver O. McClean (to the then-current pastor Rev. Edward Barrett?) sending his regrets that he could not attend the First Presbyterian Church’s 50th anniversary Jubilee. The letter was written in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
1865 Receipt for payment of stained glass windows
Bill deliverance for windows for $746.50 (could be $146.50). U.S. Express collect bill and return Chicago in greenbacks or national currency. Express charge $2.00 = $748.50. Received payment, R.A. McCheesney.” Receipt for payment of stained glass…
Continuing After Breast Cancer Support Group Reminiscence of the 2006 Tornado
On April 13, 2006, the Continuing After Breast Cancer Support Group held a meeting at Mercy Hospital, 500 East Market Street. Nurse Mary McCarthy shares their story.
Letter from Henry W. Matlack of Grinnell, IA to Mrs. Pearl H. Cross
Letter from Henry W. Matlack of Grinnell, IA to Mrs. Pearl H. Cross regarding costs for organ repairs.
Stage Ready
One of eight murals created in 1934 by Mildred Pelzer that depict historic scenes of Iowa City. The paintings were commissioned by the Jefferson Hotel and graced the lobby of the hotel located on the corner of Washington and Dubuque streets for many…
Railroad Arrives
One of eight murals created in 1934 by Mildred Pelzer that depict historic scenes of Iowa City. The paintings were commissioned by the Jefferson Hotel and graced the lobby of the hotel located on the corner of Washington and Dubuque streets for many…
Pacific #9 School, undated
Near Joetown, Iowa, 1950s. This school was moved to Ivan Wagner's farm, but after their house burned in the 1980s, somebody else acquired the school. Ivan Wagner also sold the bell on the top of the school.
19th Century House, East Court Street, 1970-1976
East Court Street, 300-Block, near Linn Street intersection.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
Building located in the Washington and College Street blocks. Shows a large field around and then a parking lot across from Old Capitol and Pentacrest buildings.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
Building located in the Washington and College Street blocks. Shows a large field around and then a parking lot across from Old Capitol and Pentacrest buildings.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
Building located in the Washington and College Street blocks. Shows a large field around and then a parking lot across from Old Capitol and Pentacrest buildings.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
Building located in the Washington and College Street blocks. Shows a large field around and then a parking lot across from Old Capitol and Pentacrest buildings.
19th Century House, 1970-1976
530 Ronalds Street, Iowa City. Tan, two-story home.
19th Century House, 1970-1976
Unknown address in Iowa City. Has a turret.
128 Fairchild Street, 1970-1976
Large white house on Fairchild and Dubuque Streets
Dey House, 1970-1976
507 North Clinton Street. Current site of the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
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
One-Room Schoolhouse, 1970-1976
Surrounded by a field
Wishing Well at 500 South Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
Window at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
Windmill at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
402 South Linn Street, 1970-1976
Front view of large white two-story house
402 South Linn Street, 1970-1976
Side view of large white two-story house
618 East Davenport Street, 1970-1976
Front view of the Koza-Saint Wenceslaus House on 618 E Davenport Street, with an addition to the side.
Plaza Centre One Construction, 1975
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets. Pre-Pedestrian Mall. Hotel Jefferson in the background.