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Stage Ready
One of eight murals created in 1934 by Mildred Pelzer that depict historic scenes of Iowa City. The paintings were commissioned by the Jefferson Hotel and graced the lobby of the hotel located on the corner of Washington and Dubuque streets for many…
Railroad Arrives
One of eight murals created in 1934 by Mildred Pelzer that depict historic scenes of Iowa City. The paintings were commissioned by the Jefferson Hotel and graced the lobby of the hotel located on the corner of Washington and Dubuque streets for many…
Detail from "The Spirit of Black Hawk", Iowa City
"The Spirit of Black Hawk" mural was located at Black Hawk Pedestrian Park, College and Washington Streets, downtown Iowa City. Mural design by Eric Christenson, detail of Black Hawk painted by William Heyer. Black Hawk Mini-Park, Iowa City,…
Iowa City and Its Past
Pamphlet. "Compliments of Hotel Jefferson." Scan of a photocopy of an original. Undated.
Washington Street and Black Hawk Mini Park, 1970s
Black Hawk mural. Pre-Pedestrian Mall.
Black Hawk Mini Park at Dubuque and Washington Streets, 1970's
Black Hawk mural in background. Future site of Pedestrian Mall.
"Feed Me" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "Feed me."
Descartes and Tea Set, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site
"Los Libros" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "Los Libros."
Pegasus Holding Sign, ICPL Construction Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site.
Elephant Holding ICPL Web Address, Construction Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "www.icpl.org."
"There Is No Frigate Like a Book..." ICPL Construction Wall Panel
Wall surrounding construction site, "There is no frigate like a book to take us..."
"A New Public Library for Everybody" ICPL Construction Wall Panel Corner, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
Sign in Non-English Characters, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site.
"To Downtown" Close-Up Directional, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "To downtown, to fountain, to Library."
"To Downtown" Directional, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "To downtown, to fountain, to Library."
"Sing" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site
"A New Public Library for Everybody" Wide View, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
"A New Public Library for Everybody" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
"A New Public Library" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
"We Are Open" ICPL Close-Up Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "We are open."
"Come On In" Clost-Up, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "Come on in."
"Come On In" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "Come on in."
"Linn Street & Library Entrance" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site. Sign- Linn Street & Library Entrance
"Welcome to Iowa City" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall (with signs) surrounding ICPL construction site (library entrance).
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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.
Blue Mural, 1970-1976
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.
Wishing Well at 500 South Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
Window at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
Windmill at 500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
500 East Governor Street, 1970-1976
Small church
Black Hawk Mural, 1975
This mural was painted by Donna Friedman’s University of Iowa art class. They painted a number of murals around Iowa City. This is now the site of Black Hawk minipark. Watch a video about the making of the mural.
Black Hawk Mural, 1975
Corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets. This mural was painted by Donna Friedman’s University of Iowa art class. They painted a number of murals around Iowa City. This is now the site of Black Hawk minipark. Watch a video about the making of the…
Sculpture, 1975
This sculpture by New York sculptor Kenneth Snelson was initially set behind the Physics building (Van Allen Hall), but was moved before this photo was taken.
Oakland Cemetery, 1970-1976
Black Angel
Close Mansion Interior, 539 S. Gilbert, 1970-1976
Fireplace, mantle, mirror