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Younkers at Night, 1950s
111 E Washington Street
Yetter's, The Big Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Yetter's was a local department store located at 115 & 117 East Washington Street, downtown Iowa City. It closed in the 1950s. First postcard sent to Eva Weimer, postmarked September 26, 1921, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent…
Washington Street, Looking West, 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.
Washington Street, 1970-1976
Photo looking west up Washington Street towards Clinton Street. Photo was taken between Dubuque and Linn streets. Hotel Jefferson on the left.
Washington Street, 1970-1976
During urban renewal. Future site of Old Capitol Mall. Graffiti: "Love the people not the needle!!"
Washington Street Looking East, 1950s
First National Bank is on the northeast corner of this picture. Varsity theater is farther down the street.
Washington Street and Black Hawk Mini Park, 1970s
Black Hawk mural. Pre-Pedestrian Mall.
Wallick's 5 Cent & 10 Cent Sections, 118 Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa
Wallick's was located at 118 Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa. It first opened in 1910. A descriptive advertisement for the business is printed on the back of the postcard.
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.
Stewart's Shoe Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Stewart's Shoe Store was located in the Hotel Jefferson building at 125 East Washington Street.
Southeast Corner of Clinton and Washington Streets, 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…
Press-Citizen Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The location of the Press-Citizen Building at the time of this postcard was at 319 East Washington Street and opened on 1937. Postcard sent to Betty Marble, postmarked July 13, 1941. George Washington 1-Cent stamp.
Pentacrest Buildings, 1970-1976
Schaeffer and MacLean Halls, University of Iowa campus.
Parade on Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa
Washington Street looking west from near Gilbert Street, downtown Iowa City. Original City Hall building on the far right of photograph. Postcard sent to Ruth Corneliusson, postmarked September 5, 1914. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Old City Hall, 200-Block East Washington Street
The old City Hall building on Washington Street, demolished in 1962.
Old City Hall
The old City Hall building on Washington Street, demolished in 1962.
Old City Hall
The old City Hall building on Washington Street, demolished in 1962.
Old Capitol Mall, East Washington and South Clinton Streets, 1980s
Old Capitol Mall
Mini Park at Dubuque and Washington Streets, 1974
Pre-pedestrian mall, prior to the Black Hawk mural that was painted on the side of the building shown. Slide printed September 1974.
Lobby and Office, Hotel Jefferson, 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.
Lenoch & Cilek, 1950s
Washington Street in the historic Paul-Helen building. The Englert Theatre is at the far left in the last picture.
Johnson County Savings Bank Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Johnson County Savings Bank Building was located at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets in downtown Iowa City.
Johnson County Savings Bank Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Johnson County Savings Bank Building was located at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Jacob Reiss, postmarked July 25, 1914. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Johnson County Bank, 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.
Johnson County Bank Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Johnson County Savings Bank Building was located at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Madeline Johnson, postmarked September 9, 1915. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Jefferson Hotel, 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. …
Jackson's Building Demolition, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Businesses featured: The Bivouac, Jackon's, Dewey's Crane Service
Jackson's Building Demolition, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Businesses featured: The Bivouac, Jackon's, Dewey's Crane Service, Cambus sign
Jackson's Building Demolition, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1975
Businesses featured: The Bivouac, Jackon's
Irish's University Business College
Irish's University Business College was located at 205 1/2 Washington Street in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Fern Athey, postmarked June 24, 1912. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Iowa City: A City of Homes
Images of Washington Street and the then-new Hotel Jefferson building, Iowa River, Iowa Avenue, and the University of Iowa's Hall of Natural Science. Envelope sent from W.P. Hohenschuh to Horne's Zoological Arena, postmarked September 5, 1916.…
Image of first Regular Meeting Place of Iowa City Masonic Lodge #4, Iowa City, Iowa, 1843
First regular meeting place of Iowa City Masonic Lodge #4, 1843, which was then Missouri Lodge #63, and the site of the formation of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, January 1844. Northeast corner of Clinton and…
Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Florence Chaloupka.
Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Bud Louis, postmarked August 20, 1937. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Hotel Jefferson, 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 to Charlotte Johnson, postmarked June 22, 1916. …
Hotel Jefferson, 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. The first postcard was sent from Katherine Jane to Louie J. Herman,…
Haunted Bookshop On-The-Creek
The location of the Haunted Bookshop at the time of this postcard was 520 Washington Street at Ralston Creek, Iowa City.
First National Bank, The Farmers Loan and Trust Co., Iowa City, Iowa
The First National Bank in Iowa City was located at 202 East Washington Street.
Englert Theatre, 1970-1976
Marquee at night