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Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses
Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets, barricaded after the 2006 F2 tornado with damaged buildings in the background.
Damaged Cars near Burlington Street
Damaged cars near Burlington Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street over Ralston Creek
Burlington Street over Ralston Creek with orange pylons blocking one lane after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Car Flipped Over at the L & M Mighty Shop
A car flipped over at The L & M Mighty Shop after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill Resturant damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Firetrucks parked on Burlington Street.
Firetrucks parked on Burlington Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Traffic on Burlington Street; rooftop damage on Gilbert Street apartment buildings
Traffic on Burlington Street with damaged buildings in the background after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets
People taking pictures of debris and damage at the intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Apartments and Businesses on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets
Apartments and Businesses on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets damaged by the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Apartments and Businesses on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets
Apartments and Businesses on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets damaged by the 2006 F2 tornado
Burlington Street Looking North onto Clinton Street
Burlington Street Looking North onto Clinton Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Northeast ans Southeast Corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets
Debris and barricades along the corner northeast and southeast corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses
Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington St.
Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington Street, damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
Mailboxes of Iowa City and the Futon Shop
2006 tornado damage: Mailboxes of Iowa City, the Futon Shop, and the barricaded intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill with wooden sign declaring "The Mill is Open!" after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
The Dubuque Street Entrance to the Pedestrian Mall
The Dubuque Street entrance to the Pedestrian Mall, looking north, blocked off after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
Apartments and businesses at Clinton and Court Streets
Apartments, formerly The Rebel Motel, and Shoe Doctor damage after the the 2006 F2 tornado struck. A postcard published by Economy Advertising reads 'REBEL MOTEL: Built in 1963 and 1964 during the Civil War Centennial. The Rebel is conveniently…
Blown-out windows on North 7th Avenue
Many homes had to replace blown-out windows. The lucky ones did this sooner rather than later; a hot and stuffy summer followed.
End of the road
Displaced playground equipment came to a rest at the end of North 7th Avenue.
Looking down North 7th Avenue
Ladders: an essential tornado damage inspection tool.
Second floor destroyed
People work to clear out the debris from the second floor of this home, where walls and the roof were ripped off.
Pink insulation in the trees
Patches of pink fluff insulation drape over tree limbs as the F2 tornado winds down. How many miles did this insulation fly? Where did it come from?
Tree damage on North 7th Avenue
Winds ripped out screen windows and tore down large tree trunks towards the end of the tornado's path.
Burlington Street Sign
The Burlington Street sign hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Debris outside of The Mill
Debris outside of The Mill after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Mill Restaurant Sign
The sign at the Mill hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.
State Historical Society of Iowa, Centennial Building, Iowa City, Iowa
The Centennial Building of the State Historical Society of Iowa is located at 402 Iowa Avenue. It was dedicated on August 31, 1960. Postcard sent to Mr. and Mrs. John Horton, postmarked April 11, 1976. Postcard was mailed with a 9-cent stamp…
1944 Letter from J. Van der Zee to Mr. Sherman McCready
Letter from Jacob Van der Zee to Sherman McCready, asking for information about James McCready and James M. McCready, both founding members of the Church.
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…
Parlor, Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Katie Reis, postmarked March 4, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Letter from A.M. McLeod to H.A. Chakoski of The American Seating Company
Letter from A.M. McLeod to H.A. Chakoski of The American Seating Company regarding the details of the order. Includes symbols for panels.
"See the World on 'A.B.A.' Cheques"
American Bankers Travelers Cheques advertisement from First National Bank of Iowa City. Postcard sent from T. Frank Hersch to A.E. Irmscher, postmarked March 12, 19??. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Iowa City Roller Rink, Iowa City, Iowa
The Iowa City Roller Rink was located at 309 South Dubuque Street. Postcard sent to Lucinda Maier, postmarked March 1, 1906. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
