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Interiors of the barn’s attached shed. The purpose of this shed was to provide more storage as well as feeding stalls for the farm’s livestock. Built in 1883. Restored by Rich Tyler.

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Interiors of the barn’s attached shed. The purpose of this shed was to provide more storage as well as feeding stalls for the farm’s livestock. Built in 1883. Restored by Rich Tyler.

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Interiors of the barn’s attached shed. The purpose of this shed was to provide more storage as well as feeding stalls for the farm’s livestock. Built in 1883. Restored by Rich Tyler.

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Entrance to the main part of the octagonal barn. Built in 1883. Restored by Rich Tyler.

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Shovels and hard hats at ICPL groundbreaking

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Debris on the sidewalk on Burlington Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.

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Building construction. Seiferts, the Airliner, Allen's. Slide printed April 1972.

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Intersection of South Clinton and East Washington Streets.

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Looking north on Clinton St. from College to Washington Streets. West side of Clinton. Slide printed April 1965.

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South Clinton Street before urban renewal. The fire on January 20, 1970, destroyed the Paper Place (130 South Clinton Street) and Things & Things & Things (132 South Clinton Street); addresses for these locations came from the 1966 City Directory.…

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West side of Clinton St. from College to Washington Streets. These buildings were soon torn down during urban renewal. Future site of the Old Capitol Mall. Businesses pictured: Little Caesar, the Vine, All Sports Inc. Slide printed August 1973.

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South Dubuque Street and Alley. Future site of Plaza Centre One. Slide printed April 1965.

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South on Dubuque and Washington Streets. Hotel Jefferson at the right. Slide printed March 1972.

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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".

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South Linn Street intersection with East Washington Street downtown.

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The Iowa City Public Library at 123 South Linn Street.

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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…

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Specifications and prices for a new organ from The Holtkamp Organ Company

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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.

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The St. James Hotel was located at the southeast corner of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue. This building burned down in 1916. Further historical information is on the back of postcard.

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Corner of Linn and Jefferson Streets. Photo taken from the area of Van Buren and Market Streets

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Corner of Linn and Jefferson Streets. Photo taken from the area of Gilbert and Market Streets

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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…

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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…

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The Centennial Building of the State Historical Society of Iowa is located at 402 Iowa Avenue. It was dedicated on August 31, 1960.

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Stewart's Shoe Store was located in the Hotel Jefferson building at 125 East Washington Street.
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