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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ICPL Friends Foundation
The is the logo for the 25th anniversary of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.
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…
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.
Black Hawk Pedestrian Park and Mural, Iowa City
Black Hawk Pedestrian Park was located at College and Washington Streets, downtown Iowa City. Eric Christenson designed the "Spirit of Black Hawk" mural.
Bird's Eye View, Iowa City, Iowa
Postcard sent to O.A. Conklin, postmarked December 4, 1913. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Bird's Eye View of Business Section, Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City,including parts of University of Iowa campus. Buildings include East Hall Annex on the left and Close Hall on the right. First postcard sent from E.E. [Coah] to Bert [Coah], postmarked April 10, 1916, Ben Franklin…
Bird's Eye View of Business District, Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City. Identified buildings include old City Hall building, demolished in 1962. First postcard sent from Lida and Mrs. McWilliams to Mrs. A.B. Thompson, postmarked November 1, 1915, George Washington 1-cent stamp. …
Banking Room, First National Bank and Farmers Loan & Trust Co., Iowa City, Iowa
The First National Bank in Iowa City was located at 202 East Washington Street.
B.P.O.E. Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Elks building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets.
Airview of Iowa City, Iowa and State University
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City, including the Pentacrest, University of Iowa campus, and the Iowa River. First postcard sent from Mrs. Werner to Gladys Ruth Ownby, postmarked April 3, 1951, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcarrd sent…
A. M. Greer
Albert M. Greer was the proprietor of Greer’s Jewelry Store at 128 South Clinton Street and a music store. According to the 1910 Census, he was born about 1862. His wife was named May, and they had two daughters named Mildred and Gertrude. They lived…
A. G. Prince
In the 1910 Census, Al G. Prince was listed as being born about 1860 in Vermont. His wife was named Lilla E. and they had three sons named Walter, Myron, and Herbert. Their address in the Census was listed as 924 Walnut Street. His floral business…
A Tree Walk in the North Side
The North Side Tree Walk begins at North Market Square and walks along Johnson, Ronalds, Van Buren, Church, Linn, Davenport, Dubuque, Bloomington, and Dodge Streets. Due to the changing nature of the neighborhood and other natural occurrences, the…
A Tree Walk in the Longfellow Neighborhood
The Longfellow Tree Walk begins at the Longfellow school parking lot, heads west on Seymour, north on Clark, west on Court, south on Summit, east on Sheridan, and back up east on Seymour Street. Due to the changing nature of the neighborhood and…
A Tree Walk in Oakland Cemetery
The Oakland Cemetery Tree Walk begins at the east end of Brown Street, walks along the Governor Street side of the cemetery, turns east when parallel to Church, heads back towards Brown, and turns and curves past past many of the walkways in the…
A Tree Walk in Goosetown
The Goosetown Tree Walk begins at the Hickory Hill parking lot off of Bloomington Street and ends at the Hickory Hill park trees near Cedar Street. The tour walks along Bloomington, Reno, Center, Davenport, Pleasant, and Cedar Streets. Due to the…
A Peep Inside the Crystal Room at the Dresden China Store, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
A Day in the Life at the Iowa City Public Library
What happens at the Iowa City Public Library in just one day? Here are some numbers: 3406 items were checked out, 437 people came through the gates the first hour open, and 81 reference questions were answered at the Info Desk.
A Corner in the Dresden China Store, Iowa City, Iowa. "The Store That Satisfies"
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. A descriptive advertisement for the business is printed on the back of the postcard.
2014 Library Links
Held on June 27, 2014, Library Links raised more than $10,000 to support the work of the Iowa City Public Library.
1987 Silver Century Fundraising Gala invitation
1987 Silver Century Fundraising Gala invitation
1980 Halloween Party
Photo from Iowa City Halloween celebration
1977 Organ dedication program
A program from the FPC organ dedication and recital events