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1972: Mayor C.L. Brandt
C.L. Brandt was mayor of Iowa City 1972 to 1973, serving one term. According to Downtown Redevelopment, The Iowa City Story, Mayor Clement "Tim" Brandt "served eight years as Council Member (two as Mayor), during which the contract was signed with…
1858: Mayor Charles Ransom
Charles Ransom was mayor of Iowa City in 1858, serving one term.
1984, 1988-1991: Mayor John A. McDonald
John A. McDonald was mayor of Iowa City from 1984 to 1985 and 1988 to 1991, serving three terms.
1880-1881: Mayor William Morrison
William Morrison was Iowa City's mayor from 1880 to 1881, serving two terms.
Irish's University Business College
Irish's University Business College was located at 205 1/2 Washington Street in downtown Iowa City. Postcard sent to Fern Athey, postmarked June 24, 1912. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Interior View of the Johnson County Savings Bank, Iowa City, Iowa
The location of the Johnson County Savings Bank at the time of this postcard was at 102 South Clinton Street, on the southeast corner of Clinton and Washington Streets. Postcard sent to Carrie McCrory, postmarked July 15, 1914. George Washington…
Lobby and Office, Hotel Jefferson, Iowa City, Iowa
The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Nena Louis, postmarked January 7, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Bird's Eye View of Business District, Iowa City, Iowa
Aerial view of downtown Iowa City. Identified buildings include old City Hall building, demolished in 1962. First postcard sent from Lida and Mrs. McWilliams to Mrs. A.B. Thompson, postmarked November 1, 1915, George Washington 1-cent stamp. …
Iowa City, Iowa
Photographs of downtown Iowa City Pedestrian Mall at College Street and interior of the Old Capitol Mall, downtown Iowa City.
Detail from "The Spirit of Black Hawk", Iowa City
"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,…
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.
Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City
The location of Prairie Lights at the time of this postcard (ca. 1980) was at 100 South Linn Street, Iowa City.
Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City
College Street, 100-Block in the pedestrian mall, downtown Iowa City.
Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City
The location of Prairie Lights at the time of this postcard was 100 South Linn Street, Iowa City. Postcard sent to Gerry Mansheim, postmarked February 17, 1983. Dog and cat 13-cent stamp.
Haunted Bookshop, Iowa City's Oldest Used Bookshop
The location of the Haunted bookshop at the time of this postcard was 227 South Johnson Street, Iowa City.
Haunted Bookshop On-The-Creek
The location of the Haunted Bookshop at the time of this postcard was 520 Washington Street at Ralston Creek, Iowa City.
Child Farmers and Geese
Postal information in German, Czech, Russian and other languages is printed on the back of postcard. Postcard sent to Ella McAllister, postmarked February 15, 1909. Ben Franklin 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.
Sulfur Steam Baths, Mens Department
Sulfur Steam Baths was a Turkish Bath located at the corner of College and Capitol Streets. Postcard sent to Joe Anclaux, postmarked October 31, 1917. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Klondike Bill, Iowa City, Iowa
This image was taken in front of the Pentacrest.
Klondike Bill, Iowa City, Iowa
This image was taken in front of the Pentacrest.
Stewart's Shoe Store, Iowa City, Iowa
Stewart's Shoe Store was located in the Hotel Jefferson building at 125 East Washington Street.