<![CDATA[Iowa City Public Library DHP]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/browse?advanced%255B0%255D%255Belement_id%255D=45&amp%3Badvanced%255B0%255D%255Btype%255D=is+exactly&amp%3Badvanced%255B0%255D%255Bterms%255D=Iowa+City+Public+Library&amp%3Boutput=dcmes-xml&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&sort_dir=d&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:04 +0000 omeka@icpl.org (Iowa City Public Library DHP) Iowa City Public Library Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Younkers at Night, 1950s]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/165

Description

111 E Washington Street

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Younkers at Night, 1950s

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Source

Rodgers Photographs

Date

195?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-95461.jpg
http://heritage.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-95461.jpg
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:33:38 +0000
<![CDATA[You shall not pass]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2636

Description

Power lines, trees, and other debris create a barricade on South Governor Street.

Creator

City of Iowa City

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright City of Iowa City.

Coverage

POINT(-10188236.8590628 5110261.26086171)
18 S. Governor St., Iowa City, Iowa 52240

Title

You shall not pass

Subject

Tornadoes

Date

04/2006

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_gov_urp_0031.jpg
tornado_2006_gov_urp_0033.jpg
tornado_2006_gov_urp_0034.jpg
tornado_2006_gov_urp_0035.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_gov_urp_0031.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_gov_urp_0033.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_gov_urp_0034.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_gov_urp_0035.jpg
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Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:39:33 +0000
<![CDATA[Yetter's, The Big Store, Iowa City, Iowa]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1406

Description

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 from Chris Yetter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yetter, postmarked January 6, 1947, Iowa Statehood Centennial 3-cent stamp. Third postcard sent from Yetter's to Mrs. F.J. Glick, postmarked April 8, 1925.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Yetter's, The Big Store, Iowa City, Iowa

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Publisher

E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee

Date

9/26/1921, 1/6/1947, 4/8/1925

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

hibbs_dtown_0065a_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0065b_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0065c_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0065d_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0065a_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0065b_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0065c_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0065d_ex.jpg
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Fri, 09 May 2014 19:12:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Wrecking ball into Burger Chef, 101 S Clinton St, 1974]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/217

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Wrecking ball into Burger Chef, 101 S Clinton St, 1974

Subject

Urban renewal

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-2004207.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-2004207.jpg
]]>
Thu, 16 May 2013 19:56:24 +0000
<![CDATA[Wreck on C.R.I. and P. Railway, date unknown]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/131

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Wreck on C.R.I. and P. Railway, date unknown

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-8210211.jpg
http://heritage.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-8210211.jpg
]]>
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:42:41 +0000
<![CDATA[Workers in College Green Park]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2628

Description

The F2 tornado crashed through College Green Park, stripping limbs, splitting trunks, and uprooting decades-old trees from the ground.

Creator

Betts, Katherine

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright Katherine Betts.

Coverage

POINT(-10188695.8515872 5110086.92912164)

Title

Workers in College Green Park

Subject

Tornadoes

Date

04/2006

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_cgp_kb_0020.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_cgp_kb_0020.jpg
]]>
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:39:06 +0000
<![CDATA[Wood-burning Stove, City Park, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/415

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Wood-burning Stove, City Park, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-200420148.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-200420148.jpg
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Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:03 +0000
<![CDATA[Wood like knives]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2629

Description

The storm's 155 mph winds drove wood beams through the wall of this building. Present-day Capitol House Apartments.

Creator

Nothnagle, Peter

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright Peter Nothnagle.

Coverage

POINT(-10189381.7132338 5109680.89744781)
226 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA

Title

Wood like knives

Subject

Tornadoes

Date

04/2006

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_clin_pn_0001.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_clin_pn_0001.jpg
]]>
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:39:16 +0000
<![CDATA[WM. Lutton]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2002

Description

In the 1910 Census, William Lutton is listed as residing at the St. James Hotel at 6 South Clinton Street. In the 1908 City Directory, he is listed as the hotel’s manager.

The attached article was published in the Iowa City Citizen on July 6, 1908.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

WM. Lutton

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

olo-010_lutton.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/olo-010_lutton.jpg
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Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Wishing Well at 500 South Governor Street, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/511

Description

Small church

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Wishing Well at 500 South Governor Street, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-200420246.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-200420246.jpg
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Thu, 23 May 2013 20:41:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Winfield Hughes]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2028

Description

In the 1910 Census, Winfield Hughes was listed as being born about 1852 in Pennsylvania. He was a widow, living alone at 804 Iowa Avenue. He ran Hughes Music Store at 108 South Clinton Street, as listed in the 1908 City Directory.
The attached article, about the theft of Hughes's horse Major, was published in the Daily Iowa State Press on May 17, 1902.

The attached ad was published in the Iowa City Daily Press on June 15, 1912.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Winfield Hughes

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

olo-036_hughes.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/olo-036_hughes.jpg
]]>
Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Window at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/509

Description

Small church

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Window at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-200420244.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-200420244.jpg
]]>
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:41:43 +0000
<![CDATA[Windmill at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/508

Description

Small church

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Windmill at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-200420243.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-200420243.jpg
]]>
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:41:42 +0000
<![CDATA[Wind-bent rain gutter]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2646

Description

The 155-mph winds bent this rain gutter around the trunk of this small tree.

Creator

City of Iowa City

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright City of Iowa City.

Coverage

POINT(-10188018.6839928 5110300.9851013)

Title

Wind-bent rain gutter

Subject

Tornadoes

Date

04/2006

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_mus_urp_0001.jpg
tornado_2006_mus_urp_0002.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_mus_urp_0001.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_mus_urp_0002.jpg
]]>
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:40:03 +0000
<![CDATA[Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/545

Description

The Iowa City Municipal Airport was a stopping point for a number of important pioneers in aviation. Will Rogers is shown in these photographs during a stop in Iowa City. In addition to being a famous entertainer, Rogers was a friend of Charles Lindbergh and strong supporter of the emerging aviation industry, often accompanying professional pilots during these early flights. He was the first civilian to fly with early air mail pilots from coast to coast in the United States. Rogers continued on many flights up until his death in 1935, during a failed take-off in Alaska.

Creator

Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

City of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928

Subject

Airports

Date

6/7/1928

Relation

http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/archives/guides/rg30.01.01.htm

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

air021.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/air021.jpg
]]>
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:28:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/544

Description

The Iowa City Municipal Airport was a stopping point for a number of important pioneers in aviation. Will Rogers is shown in these photographs during a stop in Iowa City. In addition to being a famous entertainer, Rogers was a friend of Charles Lindbergh and strong supporter of the emerging aviation industry, often accompanying professional pilots during these early flights. He was the first civilian to fly with early air mail pilots from coast to coast in the United States. Rogers continued on many flights up until his death in 1935, during a failed take-off in Alaska.

Creator

Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

City of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928

Subject

Airports

Date

6/7/1928

Relation

http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/archives/guides/rg30.01.01.htm

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

air020.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/air020.jpg
]]>
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:28:00 +0000
<![CDATA[Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/543

Description

The Iowa City Municipal Airport was a stopping point for a number of important pioneers in aviation. Will Rogers is shown in these photographs during a stop in Iowa City. In addition to being a famous entertainer, Rogers was a friend of Charles Lindbergh and strong supporter of the emerging aviation industry, often accompanying professional pilots during these early flights. He was the first civilian to fly with early air mail pilots from coast to coast in the United States. Rogers continued on many flights up until his death in 1935, during a failed take-off in Alaska.

Creator

Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

City of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928

Subject

Airports

Date

6/7/1928

Relation

http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/archives/guides/rg30.01.01.htm

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

air019.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/air019.jpg
]]>
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:27:58 +0000
<![CDATA[Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/542

Description

The Iowa City Municipal Airport was a stopping point for a number of important pioneers in aviation. Will Rogers is shown in these photographs during a stop in Iowa City. In addition to being a famous entertainer, Rogers was a friend of Charles Lindbergh and strong supporter of the emerging aviation industry, often accompanying professional pilots during these early flights. He was the first civilian to fly with early air mail pilots from coast to coast in the United States. Rogers continued on many flights up until his death in 1935, during a failed take-off in Alaska.

Creator

Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

City of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928

Subject

Airports

Date

6/7/1928

Relation

http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/archives/guides/rg30.01.01.htm

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

air018.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/air018.jpg
]]>
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:27:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/541

Description

The Iowa City Municipal Airport was a stopping point for a number of important pioneers in aviation. Will Rogers is shown in these photographs during a stop in Iowa City. In addition to being a famous entertainer, Rogers was a friend of Charles Lindbergh and strong supporter of the emerging aviation industry, often accompanying professional pilots during these early flights. He was the first civilian to fly with early air mail pilots from coast to coast in the United States. Rogers continued on many flights up until his death in 1935, during a failed take-off in Alaska.

Creator

Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

City of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Will Rogers at Iowa City Airport, 1928

Subject

Airports

Date

6/7/1928

Relation

http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/archives/guides/rg30.01.01.htm

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

air017.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/air017.jpg
]]>
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:27:55 +0000
<![CDATA[Wicked Witch doormat]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2663

Description

Post tornado humor. Here, a doormat referencing the "Ding dong, the witch is dead" song from The Wizard of Oz is placed near tornado damage.

Creator

Mellecker, Emily

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright Emily Mellecker.

Coverage

Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52245

Title

Wicked Witch doormat

Subject

Tornadoes

Source

Russell, Janis

Date

04/2006

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_roch_em_0013.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_roch_em_0013.jpg
]]>
Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:27:54 +0000
<![CDATA[Wetherby's Gallery, Iowa City]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1356

Description

Issac A. Wetherby's Gallery, east side of Clinton Street, 1870. Wetherby was Iowa City's first photographer.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Wetherby's Gallery, Iowa City

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

hibbs_dtown_0015a_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0015b_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0015a_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0015b_ex.jpg
]]>
Fri, 09 May 2014 19:08:27 +0000
<![CDATA[West Branch, Iowa site, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/341

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

West Branch, Iowa site, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-20042096.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-20042096.jpg
]]>
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:47 +0000
<![CDATA[Washington Township School #9, undated]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1948

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Title

Washington Township School #9, undated

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

jchs-98.46.18.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/jchs-98.46.18.jpg
]]>
Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:29:51 +0000
<![CDATA[Washington Street, Looking West, Iowa City, Iowa]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1387

Description

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.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Washington Street, Looking West, Iowa City, Iowa

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Publisher

E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee; H.C. Wieneke, Iowa City

Date

11/29/1923, 8/3/1927

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

hibbs_dtown_0046a_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0046b_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0046c_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0046a_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0046b_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0046c_ex.jpg
]]>
Fri, 09 May 2014 19:10:42 +0000
<![CDATA[Washington Street, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/501

Description

Photo looking west up Washington Street towards Clinton Street. Photo was taken between Dubuque and Linn streets. Hotel Jefferson on the left.

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Washington Street, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-200420236.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-200420236.jpg
]]>
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:41:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Washington Street, 1970-1976]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/277

Description

During urban renewal. Future site of Old Capitol Mall. Graffiti: "Love the people not the needle!!"

Creator

Lindley, Theo

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Washington Street, 1970-1976

Subject

Urban renewal

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-20042067.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-20042067.jpg
]]>
Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Washington Street Looking East, 1950s]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/184

Description

First National Bank is on the northeast corner of this picture. Varsity theater is farther down the street.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

Johnson County Historical Society

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Washington Street Looking East, 1950s

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Source

Rodgers Photographs

Date

195?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

JCHS-954610a.jpg
http://heritage.icpl.org/archive/import/JCHS-954610a.jpg
]]>
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:33:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Washington Street and Black Hawk Mini Park, 1970s]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/835

Description

Black Hawk mural. Pre-Pedestrian Mall.

Rights

Educational use only

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Washington Street and Black Hawk Mini Park, 1970s

Subject

Urban renewal

Publisher

City of Iowa City

Date

197?

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

cic_015.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/cic_015.jpg
]]>
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 17:30:33 +0000
<![CDATA[Warped metal on the side of the road]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2623

Creator

Tremblay, Maxime

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright Maxime Tremblay.

Title

Warped metal on the side of the road

Date

Apr-06

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_hwy6_mt_0003.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_hwy6_mt_0003.jpg
]]>
Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:11:49 +0000
<![CDATA[Walmart workers and store sign]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2622

Creator

Tremblay, Maxime

Rights

Educational use only. Copyright Maxime Tremblay.

Title

Walmart workers and store sign

Date

Apr-06

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Identifier

tornado_2006_hwy6_mt_0001.jpg
tornado_2006_hwy6_mt_0002.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_hwy6_mt_0001.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/tornado_2006_hwy6_mt_0002.jpg
]]>
Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:11:47 +0000
<![CDATA[Wallick's 5 Cent & 10 Cent Sections, 118 Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1420

Description

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.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

Wallick's 5 Cent & 10 Cent Sections, 118 Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

hibbs_dtown_0079a.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0079b.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0079a.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0079b.jpg
]]>
Fri, 09 May 2014 19:13:08 +0000
<![CDATA[W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1368

Description

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.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Publisher

E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee

Date

11/15/1937

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

hibbs_dtown_0027a.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0027b.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0027a.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0027b.jpg
]]>
Fri, 09 May 2014 19:09:11 +0000
<![CDATA[W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1367

Description

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.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Publisher

E.C. Kropp Co. Milwaukee

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

hibbs_dtown_0026a_ex.jpg, hibbs_dtown_0026b_ex.jpg
http://history.icpl.org/import/hibbs_dtown_0026a_ex.jpg
hibbs_dtown_0026b_ex.jpg
]]>
Fri, 09 May 2014 19:09:08 +0000
<![CDATA[W.P. Hohenschuh: "A Happy and Prosperous New Year"]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1364

Description

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.

Rights

Educational use only

Contributor

Bob Hibbs Private Collection

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W.P. Hohenschuh: "A Happy and Prosperous New Year"

Subject

Iowa City (Iowa)

Date

12/30/1906

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

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Fri, 09 May 2014 19:08:57 +0000
<![CDATA[W. W. Morrison]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2038

Description

William W. Morrison is listed in the 1911 City Directory as the proprietor of Crescent Pharmacy, located at 117 East College Street. His residence is listed as 314 East Fairchild and wife as Susan B. The 1910 Census lists his birth year as about 1871. Their children were named Thomas M. and Sherman.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W. W. Morrison

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons -- Iowa -- Iowa City.

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

olo-030_morrison-ww.jpg
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Tue, 12 May 2015 18:51:13 +0000
<![CDATA[W. S. Thomas]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2020

Description

Will S. Thomas was the proprietor of the Thomas Hardware Store on the corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets. His home address is listed as 109 South Johnson Streets in the 1908 City Directory. His wife was named Carrie C., and their children were Harold C. and Willie S. His mother-in-law Emma M. Close also lived with the family. He was born about 1861 in Missouri.

The attached article was published in the Daily Iowa State Press on June 29, 1904. The second attached article, "Who in Business" was published in the Iowa City Daily Press on October 27, 1915.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W. S. Thomas

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

olo-028_thomas.jpg
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Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:44 +0000
<![CDATA[W. P. Hohenschuh]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2016

Description

In the 1908 City Directory, Will P. Hohenshuh is listed as both a proprietor of a furniture store at 20 South Dubuque Street and an undertaker at 19 South Dubuque Street. His home address is listed as 410 East Jefferson Street.

The attached ad was published in the Iowa State Press on April 13, 1899. The second attached ad was published in the Iowa City Citizen on January 13, 1909.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W. P. Hohenschuh

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

olo-024_hohenschuh.jpg
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Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:42 +0000
<![CDATA[W. J. McDonald, County Attorney]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/1997

Description

In the 1910 Census, W. J. McDonald was listed as a general practice lawyer. Born in 1873, his wife was named Margery, and their children were named Mary and Richard. The family had a servant named Laura Lincoln. His brother was named Timothy, also a lawyer. W. J. McDonald’s home address was listed as 306 North Dubuque St. In the 1908 City Directory, his address was listed as 720 S. Lucas, with an office address as 106 ½ East Washington Street.

The attached ad was published in the Iowa City Daily Press on February 17, 1908.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W. J. McDonald, County Attorney

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

olo-005_mcdonald.jpg
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Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:30 +0000
<![CDATA[W. F. Main]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2035

Description

Willard F. Main ran a jewelry and stationary business at 127 ½ Dubuque Street. His home was listed as East Iowa City in the 1908 City Directory. The 1909 City Directory lists him at Garden and Friendship. The company began as W. F. Main Co. in 1888. He later sold the business and it was renamed Puritan Mfg. Co. The factory was on Friendship Street. The 1909 City Directory lists him at Garden and Friendship. According to the 1910 Census, his wife was named Jeanette R., and they had two daughters, Ruth J. and Mary L. He was born about 1860 in Minnesota.

The attached article was published in the Iowa City Daily Press on April 25, 1905. The bankruptcy article comes from the June 6, 1911, issue of the Iowa City Citizen. The Iowa State Press published the "East Iowa City" article on April 13, 1899.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W. F. Main

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

olo-043_main.jpg
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Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:52 +0000
<![CDATA[W. E. Shrader]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2027

Description

William E. Shrader was the proprietor of Shrader’s Pharmacy at 132 South Clinton Street. The 1908 City Directory listed his residence as 803 East College Street. The 1910 Census lists his birth year as about 1857 and he was a widow. His children were named Edwin G., John C., and Helen M. Cousin Helen E. Gunsolus also resided there.

The attached ad was published July 17, 1911 in the Iowa City Daily Press.

Creator

Hruska

Rights

Educational use only.

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

W. E. Shrader

Subject

Caricatures and cartoons

Source

Our Live Ones: Iowa City

Date

1906?

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Image

Identifier

olo-035_shrader.jpg
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Mon, 11 May 2015 21:37:47 +0000