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Cannon & Pratt Building, 1901
The second location for the ICPL was at 212 East College Street in the Cannon & Pratt building opening in June of 1901. Today most of this site is occupied by the present public library building. While rent at this new location was an additional…
Call in the National Guard
A National Guardsman directs traffic as people try to resume their normal routines.
C.O.D. Steam Laundry Building, 1897
The first ICPL was on the second floor of the C.O.D. Steam Laundry building at 211 Iowa Ave. opening its doors on Thursday January 21, 1897. The library initially employed one librarian and held a total of 1,300 books. Public outcry for more…
C.A.W. and M.C. Williams, date unknown
John Williams's Family Photos
C. C. Putnam [and] F. E. Humeston
Clyde C. Putnam was the proprietor of the Merchants Lunch Room at 214 East College Street. His home address was 510 South Capitol, according to the 1908 City Directory, and his wife was named Clara F. In the 1911 City Directory, he is listed as a…
C. A. Webber
Charley A. Webber was born about 1872 in Illinois. His wife was named Neta C. and they had two children named Russel L. and Charlotte A. He was a printer at Weber Printing Company at 218 Washington Street, according to the 1908 City Directory. Their…
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington St.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington Street, damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington St.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington Street, damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street Sign
The Burlington Street sign hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
Burlington Street over Ralston Creek
Burlington Street over Ralston Creek with orange pylons blocking one lane after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street Looking North onto Clinton Street
Burlington Street Looking North onto Clinton Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street looking East
Burlington Street looking East after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street Entrance to the Sheraton Iowa City
Debris and damaged buildings near the Sheraton Iowa City.
Burlington Street Bridge looking East
Burlington Street Bridge looking East after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burkley Imperial Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The Burkley Imperial Hotel was located at 9 East Washington Street. Postcard sent from Mary to Frank Harding, postmarked December 9, 1912. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Burger Chef Demolition, 101 S Clinton St, 1974
Side view with wrecking ball
Burger Chef Demolition, 101 S Clinton St, 1974
Features man with hard hat
Burger Chef Demolition, 101 S Clinton St, 1974
Features police officer
Building Workers 2, 1904
Workers building Iowa City's Carnegie Library, which began construction in the summer of 1903. The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904. Funds for the construction of this building were provided by…
Building Workers 1, Iowa City Public Library, 1904
Workers undergoing excavation work on Iowa City's Carnegie Library, which began construction in the summer of 1903. The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904. Funds for the construction of this…
Building the Library, 2004
After more than two years of construction the doors opened to the new building June 12, 2004. The current ICPL location is an expansion and renovation of the 1981 building, its current space nearly double that of the original. A successful November…
Building the Iowa City Carnegie Library Addition, 1963
An addition of 14,000 square-feet was built onto the Carnegie building and dedicated on Sunday, November 10, 1963. The need for more library space was primarily attributed to an increased population and a record-breaking amount of library…
Building Remains, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Building Remains, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Building Remains, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Building Remains and City Trash Bin, Capitol and Washington Streets, 1975
Debris from urban renewal. Future site of Old Capitol Mall. University of Iowa Seamens Center for Engineering building in the background.
Building Demolition, 200-Block East College Street, Miller Brothers Monuments, 1975
Sign reads, "SINCE 1876/MARK EVERY GRAVE"
Building Demolition, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Building advertisement reads, "BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, AND [FARM] MACHINERY"
Building Demolition, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Building advertisement reads, "BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, AND [FARM] MACHINERY"