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
195?
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
Varsity Theatre, 214 East Washington Street, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
Rodgers Photographs
195?
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
Drive-In Theatre, 1950s
Iowa City (Iowa)
Rodgers Photographs
195?
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
200-Block East Washington Street, 1973
Urban renewal
Businesses featured: Astro, Stillwell's, Continental Mortgage Investment Company, Iowa City Typewriter, Fuiks Jewelers, Barbara's Bake Shop
Lindley, Theo
1973
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
House Relocation, 1970-1976
Urban renewal
View of houses being moved through downtown Iowa City by Max Yocum.
Lindley, Theo
197?
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
Construction, 1970-1976
Urban renewal
Construction of the pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City. Focus of slides is on the corner of Dubuque and College St.
Lindley, Theo
197?
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Iowa City, Iowa
Pedestrian Mall, 1970-1976
Urban renewal
View of the pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City, with a focus on the fountain at the corner of Dubuque and College St.
Lindley, Theo
197?
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
Englert Theatre, 1970-1976
Urban renewal
Marquee at night
Lindley, Theo
197?
Johnson County Historical Society
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Iowa City, Iowa
East Washington Street, 200-Block, 1960s
Urban renewal
Businesses pictured: Astro Theatre, Stillwell's Paint Store, Continental Mortgage Investment, H.D. Beeler Agency.
City of Iowa City
197?
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Iowa City, Iowa
South Dubuque Street, 100-Block, 1972
Urban renewal
South on Dubuque and Washington Streets. Hotel Jefferson at the right. Slide printed March 1972.
City of Iowa City
1972
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Iowa City, Iowa
East College and South Dubuque Streets, 1965
Urban renewal
Corner of East College and South Dubuque Streets before urban renewal. Strand Theater, Barbara's Bake Shoppe, and Sweeting Flowers. Future site of pedestrian mall. Slide printed April 1965.
City of Iowa City
1965
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Iowa City, Iowa
East College Street, 100-Block, 1965
Urban renewal
Strand Theatre, Sweeting's Flowers, Cook's Paints, Montgomery Ward. Slide printed April 1965.
City of Iowa City
1965
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Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa Theatre, 1970s
Urban renewal
On South Dubuque Street.
City of Iowa City
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Iowa City, Iowa
Mini Park at Dubuque and Washington Streets, 1974
Urban renewal
Pre-pedestrian mall, prior to the Black Hawk mural that was painted on the side of the building shown. Slide printed September 1974.
City of Iowa City
1974
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Iowa City, Iowa
East Washington Street construction during Urban Renewal, 1975
Urban renewal
East Washington Street, looking West in front of City Hall. Slide printed August 1975.
City of Iowa City
1975
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Iowa City, Iowa
East Washington Street, 200-Block, 1972
Urban renewal
Plamor Lanes. Slide printed April 1972.
City of Iowa City
1972
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Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City, 1972
Urban renewal
Future site of parking ramp downtown. Businesses pictured on South Dubuque Street 100-Block: J.C. Penney's, Iowa movie theatre, Piper's Candies, Blackstone Beauty Salon. Slide printed March 1972.
City of Iowa City
1972
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Iowa City, Iowa