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De Smet's map of the Council Bluffs
Likeness of De Smet's map of the Council Bluffs, Iowa area, 1839. De Smet's mission is labeled "St. Joseph's", The area labeled 'Caldwell's Camp' was a Potawatomi village led by Sauganash; this was at or near the later town of Kanesville, the…
Old Blockhouse, Fort and Mission
Etching of a sketch by George Simons showing the Blockhouse, converted into a mission by Pierre-Jean De Smet.
Council Bluffs Armed Forces 1939-1949, Volume D-G
A roster of men and women who served in World War II. Compiled by the Reference Department - Free Public Library, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 1949.
Walnut Grove Time Capsule
Documents taken from the corner stone of Walnut Grove Elementary School building in Council Bluffs when it was demolished in 2017. Included are a variety of materials from 1925 & 1926. Scanned with permission of the CBCSD.
The Missouri River Floods
A lesson plan to be used in units on geography and history of the Missouri River and Council Bluffs.
Sorghum Refinery
Photograph of Sorghum Refinery at 18th and Avenue H in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Taken October 7, 1902.
Sorghum Refinery
Photograph of Sorghum Refinery at 18th and Avenue H in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Taken October 7, 1902.
Sorghum Refinery
Photograph of Sorghum Refinery at 18th and Avenue H in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Taken October 7, 1902.
Soldiers Monument, Fairview Cemetery
Photograph of the Soldiers Monument (Kinsman Monument) at Fairview Cemetery.
Second Avenue School
Photograph of the exterior of the Second Avenue School.
Sailboats on Lake Manawa
Photograph of the sailboats Andover and Helen just before sailing for the race.
Sailboat on Lake Manawa
Photograph of a Sailboat on Lake Manawa.
Sailboat on Lake Manawa
Photograph of a sailboat on Lake Manawa.
Sailboat on Lake Manawa
Photograph of a sailboat on Lake Manawa.
Sailboat on Lake Manawa
Photograph of a sailboat on Lake Manawa.
Raising Railroad Track
Raising tracks at C.B. & Q., Wabash, O. & St. L., C.R.I. & P.C.M. & St. P. Railway crossing.
Railroad Bridge across the Missouri
Photograph of a train crossing a railroad bridge across the Missouri River.
Railroad Bridge across the Missouri
Photograph of a train crossing the Missouri River.
Henning Family Rabbit
Photograph of the Frank Henning's family rabbit
Quinn's Lumber Yard
Photograph of the creek behind Quinn's Lumber Yard on 200 and Vine in Council Bluffs, Iowa.