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Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Fourth of July Carnival, 1978
Fourth of July Carnival held in downtown Iowa City in 1978 amidst the rubble of the urban renewal project.
Building Debris at Washington and Clinton Streets, 1970-1976
View of the rubble left after demolition of Block 84 in downtown Iowa City during urban renewal project. Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Building Debris at Washington Street, 1970-1976
Future site of Old Capitol Mall. Old Capitol building and Pentacrest in the background.
Behind View of Building Debris, 000-Block East Washington Street, 1970-1976
Future site of Old Capitol Mall.
Playground Near Central Business District, 1970-1976
Hotel Jefferson in the background.
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.
Old City Hall
The old City Hall building on Washington Street, demolished in 1962.
Downtown Iowa City, Iowa
The Englert Theatre and Jefferson building are on the left in this image.
Corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets, mid-1920s
Hotel Jefferson is in the foreground of this image.
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.
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.
Greetings from Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City, including the Pentacrest, University of Iowa campus, and the Iowa River.
Airview of Iowa City, Iowa and State University
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City, including the Pentacrest, University of Iowa campus, and the Iowa River. First postcard sent from Mrs. Werner to Gladys Ruth Ownby, postmarked April 3, 1951, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcarrd sent…
Bird's Eye View of Business Section, Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City,including parts of University of Iowa campus. Buildings include East Hall Annex on the left and Close Hall on the right. First postcard sent from E.E. [Coah] to Bert [Coah], postmarked April 10, 1916, Ben Franklin…
Van Meter Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The Van Meter Hotel was located at 311 East Iowa Avenue. It was the predecessor to the Harmon Building, which was demolished in 1999 to make way for the Tower Place and parking ramp. Postcard sent from Alice Warren to Charles Leedham, postmarked…
Van Meter Hotel on Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa
The Van Meter Hotel was located at 311 East Iowa Avenue. It was the predecessor to the Harmon Building, which was demolished in 1999 to make way for the Tower Place and parking ramp. Postcard sent from M.G. Rodgers to Maude Coffee, postmarked May…
Burkley Imperial Hotel, 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.
Wetherby's Gallery, Iowa City
Issac A. Wetherby's Gallery, east side of Clinton Street, 1870. Wetherby was Iowa City's first photographer.
Fink's Bazaar, Iowa City
Fink's Bazaar was located in the St. James Hotel building at Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue. This photo was taken ca. 1890. Further historical information is on the back of the postcard.
St. James Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa
The St. James Hotel was located at the southeast corner of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue. This building burned down in 1916. Postcard written to Johnny Schminkey, dated November 30, 1913.
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…
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.
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.…
Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, Iowa
The Iowa City Yacht Club is located at 13 South Linn Street, Iowa City.
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary was located at 13 South Linn Street, currently occupied by the Iowa City Yacht Club. Details on the building are on the back of postcard.
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary, Iowa City, Iowa
W.P. Hohenschuh's Mortuary was located at 13 South Linn Street, currently occupied by the Iowa City Yacht Club. Postcard sent from Carl Zetterwall to Alta B. Vaughn, postmarked November 15, 1937. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
Masonic Temple, Iowa City, Iowa
The Masonic Temple is located at 312 College Street, Iowa City. First postcard sent to L.V. Bartlett, postmarked June 13, 1923, George Washington 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Mary Larson, postmarked March 18, 1917, George Washington 1-cent…
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,…
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. …
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. …