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1975 Letter offering to purchase the First Presbyterian Church building
Letter from Lutheran Campus Ministry to First Presbyterian Church leadership regarding their offer to purchase church building
Hemphill Sisters, date unknown
Lucy H. Dean, Effie H. Scales, and Addie Hemphill. As photographed by Townsend, 22 Clinton Street.
Debris outside of The Mill
Debris outside of The Mill after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
1974 proposal for creating The World Friendship Center
Proposal for creating The World Friendship Center
1971 Request to sell First Presbyterian Church building
Request by First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City to Presbytery of South East Iowa to sell the church building
1940s Hummer's Bell
Typed version of Hummer's Bell, written by W.H. Tuttle.
1869 Receipt for building First Presbyterian Church spire
Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church.
Apartments and businesses at Clinton and Court Streets
Apartments, formerly The Rebel Motel, and Shoe Doctor damage after the the 2006 F2 tornado struck. A postcard published by Economy Advertising reads 'REBEL MOTEL: Built in 1963 and 1964 during the Civil War Centennial. The Rebel is conveniently…
Apartment building on Court street
Apartment building on Court street impaled with wood and debris after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street Sign
The Burlington Street sign hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
Martini's and the Union Bar
Street view and aerial view of Martini's and the Union Bar (121 East College)
1944 Letter from J. Van der Zee to Mr. Sherman McCready
Letter from Jacob Van der Zee to Sherman McCready, asking for information about James McCready and James M. McCready, both founding members of the Church.
1940 Letters requesting assistance in finding missing information
Letters written by Jacob Van der Zee--to the Office of the General Assembly in Philadelphia, and Rev. Harmon Johnson of the Synod of Illinois--inquiring about early records from the Church.
1937 Letter from custodians about issues in the First Presbyterian Church
Letter from custodians about mechanical and facility issues in the church
1923 Letter from A.B. Walker to Rev. Robert Reed regarding church property
Letter from A.B. Walker to Rev. Robert Reed regarding property that was deeded to the church
1934 Letter from HA Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding special features and attributes of Austin Organs
Letter from HA Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding special features and attributes of Austin Organs, to persuade Mr. Fisk to purchase one for the church.
1934 Letter from H.A. Walker to Henry L. Fisk, regarding the shipment of organ parts
Letter from H.A. Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry L. Fisk. The letter relates to the shipment of organ parts to Iowa City, and gives some instructions on what should be done when the parts arrive.
Henry L. Fisk was an architect.
Henry L. Fisk was an architect.
Letter from Marcia Welch to The Holtkamp Organ Company
Letter from Marcia Welch to The Holtkamp Organ Company regarding upcoming congregational vote on purchasing a new organ.
Press Release from First United Methodist Church
Press Release from First United Methodist Church announcing the commission of an anthem to commemorate the church's 160th anniversary.
1964 Letter from West Music Company to Rev. Zerwas
Letter from West Music Co. in Iowa City, to Rev. Zerwas at the Church. West Music is the representative of the Allen Organ Co., and states that they make the finest electrical organ in the field.
Clinton & Washington Streets in 1853, Iowa City, Iowa
This postcard was printed by I.A. Wetherby's daughter Carrie around 1915 in an attempt to publicize his photography.
Telegram from Sam Whiteside, Jr. of the American Seating Company to Mr. Mcleod
Telegram from Sam Whiteside Jr. of the American Seating Company to Mr. McLeod regarding a postponed meeting.
1911 Letter from Rector Williams to the First Presbyterian Church
Letter from W.D. Williams, Rector of Trinity Church in Iowa City, to the First Presbyterian Church on occasion of their 70th anniversary.
1971 Letter about selling the First Presbyterian Church building to the University
Letter from Noel Willis to University of Iowa President Willard Boyd regarding the possibility of selling the church building to the University of Iowa
The Dubuque Street Entrance to the Pedestrian Mall
The Dubuque Street entrance to the Pedestrian Mall, looking north, blocked off after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill with wooden sign declaring "The Mill is Open!" after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
Mailboxes of Iowa City and the Futon Shop
2006 tornado damage: Mailboxes of Iowa City, the Futon Shop, and the barricaded intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington St.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington Street, damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
Damage at The Mill Restaurant
The Mill had to replace its signs and doors after being hit by the 2006 F2 tornado.
House at 706 E. College Street
House at 706 E. College Street damaged by the 2006 F2 tornado.
