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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…

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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.

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Black Hawk Pedestrian Park was located at College and Washington Streets, downtown Iowa City. Eric Christenson designed the "Spirit of Black Hawk" mural.

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Postcard postmarked 5/2/1914.

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Plaque commemorating the planting of the Grand Army of the Republic Tree placed in 1929 as a memorial to all Civil War Veterans.

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"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,…

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Photo taken from City Park

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Detailed descriptions of various flora and fauna to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the fall season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Virginia Creeper, Poison Ivy, Yellow Shafted Flicker, White Oak,…

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Detailed descriptions of various fauna and flora to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the spring season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Solomon

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Detailed descriptions of various flora and fauna to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the summer season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Beaver, Honey Bee, Clover, Hummingbird, Jewel Weed, Raccoon,…

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Detailed descriptions of wild flowers common to Hickory Hill Park. Booklet printed with black ink on 8.5x11" multicolored paper. Includes glossary of terms. Flowers include: Poison Ivy, Jack-In-the-Pulpit, Common Sorrell, Garden Sorrel, Stinging…

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"Some Leaves You May See on a Tree Walk". Pamphlet displays leaf shapes for trees living in the Iowa City area. Pamhplet printed double-sided on 8.5x14" green paper with black ink. Trees include the following: Apricot, Eastern Arborvita, Mountain…

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Taken from the south looking north. Date of acquisition 5-27-2004

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Date of acquisition 5-27-2004

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Date of acquisition 5-27-2004

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Old Settlers' Association of Johnson County Cabins.

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Old Settlers' Association of Johnson County Cabins.

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Pre-pedestrian mall, prior to the Black Hawk mural that was painted on the side of the building shown. Slide printed September 1974.

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Photo developed 8/9/1938

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