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Reincarnate Bluffs History - Trough Back In Place
An Early 1900s Street Scene . . . shows the original location of the horse watering trough at Broadway and Fourth Street. Horse-drawn buggies drove alongside the street cars on the cobblestone roadway. "I remember going into the old Woolworth store…
Relaxation Theme Of New Counseling Center At T.J.
Mrs. Elsie Springer...guidance secretary in the new Thomas Jefferson High School counseling center, talks with Toni Head, a T.J. junior. The guidance staff moved into the newly remodeled office about two weeks ago.
Relaxing At The Swing
Manning the entrance of one of two swing bridges in the United States is Bernardo Benavides. The Council Bluffs span was built in 1893, and the Omaha side was built later when the river changed course. Only the Council Bluffs side is used today.
Release Sketch of 8th Street School; $350,000 Building Would Face Ave. G.
Proposed Eighth Street School...will face Avenue G on the school's present site. The new building is expected to cost $350,000. Sketch by G.B. Larson
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Former Grandeur . . . of the Haas house is reflected in the marble fireplace being reviewed by Charles Glasford. Both the front parlor and the dining room boasted these elaborate heating units.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Brass Light Fixture . . . being inspected by Glasford was illuminated by. It is one of the few early features to survive the passing years.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Barred Windows . . . were installed as a protection against Indians. The ancient safe once contained business records of the Haas family.
Relocated Highway 6 Project To Be Done In Four Phases - Traffic Problems Are Seen
Planned Intersection . . . of Broadway, Relocated Highway 6 and a new Pierce Street connection - as yet unnamed - is shown in this drawing. Construction of the intersection and Highway 6 to near Dutch Hollow Road should be completed this November.
Remember when?
Remember when Broadway boasted the Continental kellar Co., Broadway Theater and The Ranks Department Store? The buildings shown in the 1950s photo were part of the downtown business district. Note the films on the theater marquee--Shirley Temple in…
Remember when?
Remember when the Second Avenue School, 2209 Second Ave., provided the "Three Rs' to hundreds of Council Bluffs youngsters? The school was built in 1892 and replaced in 1950 by Edison School. Note the unusual cornices in the architecture and the…
Remembering a decade again
St. Albert's 1975 basketball team gets back together Friday night 10 years after capturing the state title. The state champs were honored during halftime of a St. Albert-Missouri Valley matchup. They also got to see on videotape machines their win…
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Dates Back 114 Years
Discussing Old Pictures . . . of RLDS Church are Thomas Noffsinger, state president, and Mrs. Charles Putnam and Mrs. O.A. Currie. The late Mr. Putnam was presiding minister of Central Church from 1941-43. The late Mr. Currie was counselor and…
Rep. Ben F. Jensen Moves Into The Public Spotlight - One of 12 "Top New Names" . . .
Rep. Ben F. Jensen
Report: Lepley 'Looking At Two' New Positions
William L. Lepley
Rescue Squad Car Delivered
With Helen Weimar, who instigated the drive for funds in the Business and Professional Women's Club, at the wheel, the Fire Rescue Squad car was delivered at Central Fire Station Friday afternoon. the care was purchased by public subscription through…
Residents In Six Townships Are Facing A Fiery Problem
Unprotected Townships...in West Pottawattamie County include Rockford, Boomer, Crescent, Hazel Dale, Lake, Garner and a small section of Kane East. The shaded areas--Council Bluffs and Lewis Township--have fire protection.
Residents Of Malmore Acres Take Shovels To The Muck
Mark Ward, left, of 3601 Ronald Rd., and LeVerne Hansen, 3510 John St., traipse through the mud at Malmore Acres Saturday as they follow other volunteers down William Street. Residents tried to direct standing water toward a drainage ditch on the…
Resources Center Moves To New Site At Red Oak
Building . . . housing the Southwest Iowa Learning Resources Center at Red Oak has 4,000 feet of floor space.
Restoration Work Pushed On Historic Dodge House
Fresh Finish . . . is applied by painter Dick Jones to the interior woodwork in the front entrance hall of the Dodge House. The old finish was completely removed and repairs were made to the fancy moulded walnut woodwork before new finish was…