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"There Is No Frigate Like a Book..." ICPL Construction Wall Panel
Wall surrounding construction site, "There is no frigate like a book to take us..."
"A New Public Library for Everybody" ICPL Construction Wall Panel Corner, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
Sign in Non-English Characters, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site.
"To Downtown" Close-Up Directional, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "To downtown, to fountain, to Library."
"To Downtown" Directional, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "To downtown, to fountain, to Library."
"Sing" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site
"A New Public Library for Everybody" Wide View, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
"A New Public Library for Everybody" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
"A New Public Library" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "A new public library for everybody."
"We Are Open" ICPL Close-Up Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "We are open."
"Come On In" Clost-Up, ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "Come on in."
"Come On In" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site, "Come on in."
"Linn Street & Library Entrance" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall surrounding ICPL construction site. Sign- Linn Street & Library Entrance
"Welcome to Iowa City" ICPL Construction Wall Panel, 2002
Wall (with signs) surrounding ICPL construction site (library entrance).
The Iowa City Cook Book, 1898
"A collection of well tested recipes contributed by the Ladies of Iowa City and Vicinity"
Old City Hall, 200-Block East Washington Street
The old City Hall building on Washington Street, demolished in 1962.
Iowa Centennial Parade, 1939
A color film from Iowa City’s 1939 Centennial celebration.
South Side of Finished Library Building, 2005
The Iowa City Public Library at 123 South Linn Street.
East and South Side of Finished Library Building, 2005
The Iowa City Public Library at 123 South Linn Street.
Library Building Ribbon Cutting, 2004
After more than two years of construction the doors opened to the new building June 12, 2004.
Library Building Grand Opening, 2004
After more than two years of construction the doors opened to the new building June 12, 2004. The current ICPL location is an expansion and renovation of the 1981 building, its current space nearly double that of the original. A successful November…
Library Interior, 2004
After more than two years of construction the doors opened to the new building June 12, 2004. The current ICPL location is an expansion and renovation of the 1981 building, its current space nearly double that of the original. A successful November…
Building the Library, 2004
After more than two years of construction the doors opened to the new building June 12, 2004. The current ICPL location is an expansion and renovation of the 1981 building, its current space nearly double that of the original. A successful November…
Iowa City Public Library Building, 1981
The ICPL at 123 South Linn Street began construction in October 1979 and opened its doors to the public on June 14, 1981 after hundreds of volunteers moved all of the library materials across the street. Crowded conditions in the Carnegie Library…
Building the Iowa City Carnegie Library Addition, 1963
An addition of 14,000 square-feet was built onto the Carnegie building and dedicated on Sunday, November 10, 1963. The need for more library space was primarily attributed to an increased population and a record-breaking amount of library…
Iowa City Carnegie Library, 1904
The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904. Funds for the construction of this building were provided by a $35,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie.
Iowa City Carnegie Library Addition, 1963
An addition of 14,000 square-feet was built onto the Carnegie building and dedicated on Sunday, November 10, 1963. The need for more library space was primarily attributed to an increased population and a record-breaking amount of library…
Building Workers 2, 1904
Workers building Iowa City's Carnegie Library, which began construction in the summer of 1903. The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904. Funds for the construction of this building were provided by…
Building Workers 1, Iowa City Public Library, 1904
Workers undergoing excavation work on Iowa City's Carnegie Library, which began construction in the summer of 1903. The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904. Funds for the construction of this…
Cannon & Pratt Building, 1901
The second location for the ICPL was at 212 East College Street in the Cannon & Pratt building opening in June of 1901. Today most of this site is occupied by the present public library building. While rent at this new location was an additional…
C.O.D. Steam Laundry Building, 1897
The first ICPL was on the second floor of the C.O.D. Steam Laundry building at 211 Iowa Ave. opening its doors on Thursday January 21, 1897. The library initially employed one librarian and held a total of 1,300 books. Public outcry for more…
Does Iowa City need a new high school?
Silent film made in the 1930s(?) to influence a public vote on whether to build a new high school in Iowa City.
Washington Street Looking East, 1950s
First National Bank is on the northeast corner of this picture. Varsity theater is farther down the street.
St. Mary's Church, 1950s
St. Mary's Church on Jefferson Street.