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South Clinton Street, 100-Block, 1973
West side of Clinton St. from College to Washington Streets. These buildings were soon torn down during urban renewal. Future site of the Old Capitol Mall. Businesses pictured: Little Caesar, the Vine, All Sports Inc. Slide printed August 1973.
South Clinton Street, 1980s
Old Capitol Mall
South Clinton Street, 100-Block, 1965
Looking north on Clinton St. from College to Washington Streets. West side of Clinton. Slide printed April 1965.
Carnegie Library, 1975
Carnegie Library with east side addition, June 1975
Carnegie Library's Linn Street Entrance, 1975
Linn Street entrance to the Carnegie Library, June 1975
East Side of Carnegie Library, 1963
East side of Carnegie Library expansion (and parking)
Carnegie Library Expansion, 1963
Construction of north side addition to the Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library Exterior, 1963
Exterior of Carnegie Library, before north side addition
Old City Hall, 200-Block East Washington Street
The old City Hall building on Washington Street, demolished in 1962.
Washington Street Looking East, 1950s
First National Bank is on the northeast corner of this picture. Varsity theater is farther down the street.
Blanchard's Cafe, S Dubuque St, 1950s
John Wilson’s Sporting Goods store, across the street, later moved to the 400 block of East College, then to Eastdale Mall and later to the Sycamore Mall.
Lenoch & Cilek, 1950s
Washington Street in the historic Paul-Helen building. The Englert Theatre is at the far left in the last picture.
Bremers at Night, 1950s
Bremers store on the 100 block of East Washington Street, downtown.
Younkers at Night, 1950s
111 E Washington Street
Iowa City Centennial Parade, 1939
Corner of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue, downtown.
Iowa City Centennial Parade, 1939
South Dubuque Street, 100-block.
Clinton Street, 1900s
Clinton Street Looking South from Iowa Ave
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.
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.
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.
St. Mary's Church, 1970-1976
Corner of Linn and Jefferson Streets. Photo taken from the area of Gilbert and Market Streets
St. Mary's Church, 1970-1976
Corner of Linn and Jefferson Streets. Photo taken from the area of Van Buren and Market Streets
Plaza Centre One Construction, 1975
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets. Pre-Pedestrian Mall. Hotel Jefferson in the background.
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.
Downtown Iowa City, 1970-1976
Photo taken from City Park
Odd Fellows Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
Sweeting's Flowers Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
Sweeting's Flowers Building Demolition, 1970-1976
Corner of Dubuque and College Streets
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…
Riverfront, 1970-1976
Photos taken of Riverfront from the west on Burlington St Pedestrian Bridge.
Riverfront, 1970-1976
Photos taken of Riverfront from the west on Burlington St Pedestrian Bridge.