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Hemphill Home, 1899
J.K. Hemphill
Joseph Kimbal Hemphill, 1902
J.K. (Joseph Kimbal) Hemphill, age 79, picture taken in 1902 for golden wedding anniversary by Townsend, 22 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, Iowa
Clinton Street, 1900s
Clinton Street Looking South from Iowa Ave
Mary E. Hemphill, 1902
Mary E. Hemphill, age 65; picture taken in 1902 for golden wedding anniversary by Townsend, 22 S. Clinton St, Iowa City, Iowa
Looking West on Iowa Avenue, date unknown
The tall building on the right, facing Clinton street is the old Universalist church. It was dedicated on January 12, 1873. It was sold to the Iowa Unitarian Association in 1899. It was sold to the University of Iowa between 1900 and 1906 and was…
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.
Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City
College Street, 100-Block in the pedestrian mall, downtown Iowa City.
Chronicles of the Bell, A. D. 1848
Cartoon drawing of the controversy over the Rev. Michael Hummer and the Bell. The attached PDF contains the transcribed text of the cartoon's panels. The text document is likely from the 1940s, while the cartoon may have been contemporary to the bell…
1911 Letter to Meneely & Co.
A letter to Meneely & Co., possibly written by Rev. D. W. Wylie. The letter is in response to a previous letter from Andrew Meneely, and relates to Rev. Wylie’s search for information about the Church’s missing bell. It mentions a bell that is…
IA. Confidential: A Crime of Passion 2007
Part One: Love Potion. The year is 1895, and love comes to the carnival. Sideshow barker William Deerfoot married his snake charmer sweet-heart Frances Jackett. For eighteen years, they hitched their wagons together
IA. Confidential: Rev. Hummer 2008
Brothers and sisters! It is time once again to visit that dark pit of crimes historical and transgressions allegorical; to trespass back in time to uncover the original (and the not so original) sins of Iowa's forefather's and mothers. Can I get an…
Iowa Federation House Tornado Damage
Tornado damage to the Iowa Federation House, the historic building housing segregated African American University of Iowa students.
"The Doll House"
The destruction at the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority House produced some of the most iconic imagery demonstrating the destructiveness of the tornado. The images of the bunk beds shown clearly, after a wall had been torn clean off, inspired many to call it…
Uprooted tree on East College
The uprooted tree grazes the bricks of the Christian Science Church on East College Street.
House at 706 E. College Street
House at 706 E. College Street damaged by 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.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington St.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington Street, damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
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.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill with wooden sign declaring "The Mill is Open!" after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.