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Journey Through Bluffs Yields Adventure Of Rail Expansion West
The Gen. Grenville M. Dodge Mansion Is Only The Highlight . . . of the many monuments and historical sites revealing the history of the railroad's western push, and the building of the city of Council Bluffs. A journey around the city and through the…
Bluffs Towers Nears First Anniversary In Old Hotel
Cards In Recreation Room...at Bluffs Towers is just one of several planned functions for the many residents at the residence for the elderly, formerly the Hotel Chieftain. These general get-togethers are good mixers and enjoyed by the residents…
Bluffs Towers Ready To Open
Opening The Doors...to the newly remodeled Bluffs Towers are Sam Brown Sr., and John Nelson, president and vice president of the Bluffs Homes, Inc. The 69-unit complex for the elderly is now ready for occupation.
Bluffs Towers
Exterior of Bluffs Towers at 38 Pearl Street
Avoca, IA Pt 2
Standing At the Site . . . of the Avoca centennial time capsule buried in 1989 during the town's centennial celebration is Harry Wiese, 87, Avoca farmer and self-educated historian. Behind Wiese is the Pottawattamie County Courthouse built in 1885. …
Avoca, IA Pt 2
Photo of a church in Avoca, IA
Avoca, IA Pt 2
Photo of a gentleman standing in front of the Judge's bench in the Avoca Courthouse.
Old Home To Become an Inn Thing
Harry Wendt and Lawrence "Babe" Kohlscheen prepare to paint the exterior of a house which will become a Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn that will offer antique-furnished rooms in the restored turn-of-the-century house in Avoca.
Avoca, IA Pt2
Treasurer's office at Avoca courthouse
How It Was Named
Photo of highway sign for Avoca, IA
Avoca, IA Pt1
Photo of Avoca, IA street looking out from the bank.
Avoca, IA Pt1
Photo of a livestock barn, Avoca, IA
Avoca, IA Pt 1
Photo of fruits and poultry buildings in Avoca, IA
Avoca, IA Pt1
A Nearby Church . . . houses the band room and home economics classrooms. The site was first purchased by the school to provide added playground space. Supt. Ohm says a new school is needed to expand facilities such as rest rooms, science labs,…
Avoca, IA Pt1
Photo of Avoca Beards and Costumes for Centennial of June, 1969