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Sulfur Steam Baths, Mens Department
Sulfur Steam Baths was a Turkish Bath located at the corner of College and Capitol Streets. Postcard sent to Joe Anclaux, postmarked October 31, 1917. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Surveying Party, date unknown
John Williams's Family Photos
Susan Craig Family, ICPL Groundbreaking, 2002
Craig family with shovels doing groundbreaking
Susan Craig Family, ICPL Groundbreaking, 2002
Craig family with shovels doing groundbreaking
Swaner Farms Dairy
Swaner Farms Dairy was located at 1109 North Dodge Street. Postcard sent from Swaner Farms Dairy to Reverend Charles Spencer Williams, postmarked July 26, 1937. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Sweeting's Flowers Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
Sweeting's Flowers Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
T. W. Townsend
Timothy Wesley Townsend (1844-1912) was one of Iowa's most active photographers of stereographs, according to an article on iowahistory.org. He had a studio on the northeast corner of Washington and Clinton streets, on the second floor.
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Taft Banquet, Burkley Imperial, Iowa City, Iowa
The Burkley Imperial Hotel was located at 9 East Washington Street. Postcard sent to Milton Smith, postmarked August 12, 1908. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Tattoo Shop on Burlington Street.
Tattoo Shop on Burlington Street with dirty windows after the 2006 F2 tornado.
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.
Telegram from The Kilgen Organ company to A.M. McLeod
Telegram from The Kilgen Organ company to A.M. McLeod confirming modifications to the design.
Temporary buildings, 1970-1976
These temporary buildings housed businesses during the urban renewal process on Clinton Street.
Temporary buildings, 1970-1976
These temporary buildings housed businesses during the process on Clinton Street.
Temporary buildings, 1970-1976
These temporary buildings housed businesses during the process on Clinton Street.
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a Million! The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation has contributed more than $1,000,000 to enhance library services since 2010.
The Donor Tree
Photograph features a recognition tree made of donor plaques. To be recognized on a leaf on the tree, individuals or service organizations contribute $1,000 and businesses $2,000 to the endowment fund. The boulders under the tree recognize gifts of…
The Dresden China Store, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
The Dresden, Iowa City, Iowa
The Dresden China Store was located at 13 and 15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Postcard sent to Mrs. Elmer Bright, postmarked February 19, 1910. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
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 Intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets
People taking pictures of debris and damage at the intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets, barricaded after the 2006 F2 tornado with damaged buildings in the background.
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets, barricaded after the 2006 F2 tornado with damaged buildings in the background.
The Iowa City Cook Book, 1898
"A collection of well tested recipes contributed by the Ladies of Iowa City and Vicinity"
The Jefferson Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa, Absolutely Fireproof
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Mariam J. Royer, postmarked July 15, 1914. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill with wooden sign declaring "The Mill is Open!" after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill Resturant damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant Sign
The sign at the Mill hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
The Mill Restaurant Sign
The Mill Restaurant Sign damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Northeast ans Southeast Corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets
Debris and barricades along the corner northeast and southeast corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.