Jefferson Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City (Iowa)
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. In 1928, after this image was made, an additional two stories were built onto this building. Postcard sent from Mary Stemm to Emma Marolf, postmarked 1918. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Wallick & Flater, Iowa City
?/??/1918
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Iowa City, Iowa
Elk's New Home, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City (Iowa)
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. First postcard sent to Othello Ray, postmarked January 31, 1913, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Mary Jack, postmarked December 31, 1911, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Wallick & Flater, Iowa City
1/31/1913, 12/31/1911
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Iowa City, Iowa
Lobby and Office, Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City (Iowa)
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Nena Louis, postmarked January 7, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Fergason Postcard Co., Waterloo, IA
1/7/1916
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Iowa City, Iowa
Southeast Corner of Clinton and Washington Streets, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City (Iowa)
The location of the Johnson County Savings Bank at the time of this postcard was at 102 South Clinton Street, on the southeast corner of Clinton and Washington Streets. Postcard sent to Katie Reiss, postmarked October 23, 1907. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
10/23/1907
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Iowa City, Iowa
Washington Street, Looking West, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City (Iowa)
Hotel Jefferson building on the left. The first postcard sent to Earnest [Sorichovich], postmarked November 29, 1923, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Anna Anthony, postmarked August 3, 1927, George Washington 2-cent stamp.
E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee; H.C. Wieneke, Iowa City
11/29/1923, 8/3/1927
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Iowa City, Iowa
Burkley Imperial Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
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.
12/9/1912
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Iowa City, Iowa
Younkers at Night, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
111 E Washington Street
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers at Night, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
Bremers store on the 100 block of East Washington Street, downtown.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Lenoch & Cilek, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
Washington Street in the historic Paul-Helen building. The Englert Theatre is at the far left in the last picture.
Rodgers Photographs
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Iowa City, Iowa
Washington Street Looking East, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
First National Bank is on the northeast corner of this picture. Varsity theater is farther down the street.
Rodgers Photographs
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Iowa City, Iowa
Varsity Theatre, 214 East Washington Street, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
Lindley, Theo
1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
Lindley, Theo
1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
Lindley, Theo
1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
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1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
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1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
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1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
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1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Bremers Fire, 1963
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This fire occurred on March 22, 1963.
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1963
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Iowa City, Iowa
Building Remains, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
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Building Remains, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
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Iowa City, Iowa
100-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Businesses featured: Lorenz, Green Cross, Bremers,
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Iowa City, Iowa
Washington Street, 1970-1976
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During urban renewal. Future site of Old Capitol Mall. Graffiti: "Love the people not the needle!!"
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Iowa City, Iowa
Building Debris at Washington and Clinton Streets, 1970-1976
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Future site of the Old Capitol Mall. View of South Clinton Street downtown.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Building Debris at Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Future site of Old Capitol Mall. Old Capitol building and Pentacrest in the background.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Building Debris at Washington and Clinton Streets, 1970-1976
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View of the rubble left after demolition of Block 84 in downtown Iowa City during urban renewal project. Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Lindley, Theo
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Iowa City, Iowa
Behind View of Building Debris, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Behind view of buildings being demolished during the urban renewal project in Iowa City. Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Lindley, Theo
197?
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Iowa City, Iowa
Behind View Building Debris, Corner of East Washington and South Clinton Streets, 1970-1976
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Lindley, Theo
197?
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Behind View of Building Debris, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Pentacrest Buildings, 1970-1976
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Schaeffer and MacLean Halls, University of Iowa campus.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Englert Theatre, 1970-1976
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Marquee at night
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Iowa City, Iowa
Washington Street, 1970-1976
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Photo looking west up Washington Street towards Clinton Street. Photo was taken between Dubuque and Linn streets. Hotel Jefferson on the left.
Lindley, Theo
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Iowa City, Iowa
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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Building located in the Washington and College Street blocks. Shows a large field around and then a parking lot across from Old Capitol and Pentacrest buildings.
Lindley, Theo
197?
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Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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Building located in the Washington and College Street blocks. Shows a large field around and then a parking lot across from Old Capitol and Pentacrest buildings.
Lindley, Theo
197?
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Iowa City, Iowa
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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Lindley, Theo
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Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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Lindley, Theo
197?
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Iowa City, Iowa
Clinton and Washington Streets, 1970s
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Southeast corner of Clinton and Washington before urban renewal.
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Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial View of East Washington Street, 1970s
Urban renewal
East Washington Street (aerial)
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Iowa City, Iowa
East Washington Street, 200-Block, 1960s
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Iowa City, Iowa
Corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets, 1970s
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Future site of the Black Hawk mini park
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Iowa City, Iowa