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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.
Court and Linn Streets during Urban Renewal, 1972
Iowa City Catholic Grade School, formerly Saint Patrick's Parochial School, on the right. Slide printed August 1972.
1972: Mayor C.L. Brandt
C.L. Brandt was mayor of Iowa City 1972 to 1973, serving one term. According to Downtown Redevelopment, The Iowa City Story, Mayor Clement "Tim" Brandt "served eight years as Council Member (two as Mayor), during which the contract was signed with…
200-Block East Washington Street, 1973
Businesses featured: Astro, Stillwell's, Continental Mortgage Investment Company, Iowa City Typewriter, Fuiks Jewelers, Barbara's Bake Shop
East Hall Annex Demolition, 1973
University of Iowa campus, corner of Iowa and Dubuque Streets.
East Hall Annex Demolition, 1973
University of Iowa campus
East Hall Annex Demolition, 1973
University of Iowa campus
East Hall Annex Demolition, 1973
University of Iowa campus, corner of Linn and Iowa Streets.
East Hall Annex Demolition, 1973
University of Iowa campus
South Clinton Street, 100-Block, 1973
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.
Corner of Washington and Clinton Streets, 1973
Southwest corner of Washington and Clinton Streets. Business featured: Burger Chef. Slide printed August 1973.
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".
College and Clinton Streets, 1973
Southwest corner of College and Clinton Streets, slide printed August 1973
East College Street, 200-Block, 1973
East College St. between Dubuque and Linn Streets, slide printed August 1973
East College Street, 200-Block, 1973
East College Street, between Dubuque and Linn Streets. Site of the current Iowa City Public Library. Slide printed August 1973.
East College Street, 100-Block, 1970s
Future site of Plaza Centre One. Slide printed August 1973.
Downtown Iowa City, 1973
Temporary building contructed during Urban Renewal period. Slide printed July 1973.
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.
Hickory Hill Park Wild Flower Guide
Detailed descriptions of wild flowers common to Hickory Hill Park. Booklet printed with black ink on 8.5x11" multicolored paper. Includes glossary of terms. Flowers include: Poison Ivy, Jack-In-the-Pulpit, Common Sorrell, Garden Sorrel, Stinging…
Corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets, 1974
SE corner, before Black Hawk Mini Park was created.
Mini Park at Dubuque and Washington Streets, 1974
Pre-pedestrian mall, prior to the Black Hawk mural that was painted on the side of the building shown. Slide printed September 1974.
1974: Mayor Edgar Czarnecki
Edgar Czarnecki was mayor of Iowa City from 1974 to 1975, serving one term. Mayor Czarnecki helped create the Iowa City Arts Council in 1975 (Project Green et al., The Revitalization of Downtown Iowa City as a center of Cultural Activity).
Behind View of Building Remains, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Old Capitol building in the distance
Building Demolition, 200-Block East College Street, Miller Brothers Monuments, 1975
Sign reads, "SINCE 1876/MARK EVERY GRAVE"
Sculpture, 1975
This sculpture by New York sculptor Kenneth Snelson was initially set behind the Physics building (Van Allen Hall), but was moved before this photo was taken.
Black Hawk Mural, 1975
Corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets. This mural was painted by Donna Friedman’s University of Iowa art class. They painted a number of murals around Iowa City. This is now the site of Black Hawk minipark. Watch a video about the making of the…
Black Hawk Mural, 1975
This mural was painted by Donna Friedman’s University of Iowa art class. They painted a number of murals around Iowa City. This is now the site of Black Hawk minipark. Watch a video about the making of the mural.