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Texas Ranger
Photograph of a Texas Ranger
The City of Council Bluffs and the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition
A souvenir of the trans-Mississippi and International Exposition published by John C. Small. Includes photographs and descriptions of Council Bluffs' buildings and landmarks.
The Development of Railway Transportation in Iowa
A document about railway transportation in Iowa published as a reference aid for teachers and students in conjunction with the Iowa Centennial in 1946.
The Missouri River Floods
A lesson plan to be used in units on geography and history of the Missouri River and Council Bluffs.
Third Iowa Infantry
Postcard of the Dodge Light Guards arriving in Brownsville, Texas.
This Is Council Bluffs
You are gazing at the heart of Council Bluffs in this aerial photo. The camera, pointing slightly northeast, captures dozens of well known landmarks. Bayliss Square, with its X-shaped walks, dominates the lower portion of the picture. Broadway,…
This Is Council Bluffs
Gilbert's Pond, top center, and the dredged pond in Lake View Park stand out like mirrors as they reflect the gray sky on an overcast day. In the foreground is the Illinois Central Railroad tracks. North Western tracks are in the background. The…
Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1928
Group photograph of the Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1928, September 8, 1978
Row 1, left to right: Clyde Clark, Richard Shively, Paul Culton, John Risney, Warren McHargue, Kenneth Cummins, Carlyle Dryden
Row 2, left to right: Harriet…
Thomas Jefferson High School playing field
Photograph of the Thomas Jefferson High School playing field looking toward the school.
Thomas Officer Home
Photograph of the Thomas Officer home on Willow Ave.
Thomas Officer home
Photograph of the home of Thomas Officer showing storm damage.
Ticket booth
Photograph of ticket booth at Playland Park
Ticket Office
Photograph of the ticket office at Playland Park
Today
Today...the building occupies the same site, but the name has been changed to Ogden Hotel. Its appearance has changed considerably. Part of the fourth floor was burned by a fire in 1871 and the rest of the building has been remodeled. The building…
Today
Today...the block has changed considerably. The automobile has replaced the horse and buggy and a traffic island occupies the spot where horses used to drink. At left is the Bennett Building, the city's largest office structure. Many other…
Tornado and Storm Damage
photographs showing tornado and storm damage, Sept. 28, 1923
Tornado Damage
12 photographs showing damage from the March 1913 tornado. Also includes 2 photographs of Lake Manawa.
Tornado Damage
Photograph showing damage in Omaha after the 1913 tornado.
Tornado Damage
Reproduction of a photograph of tornado damage on Tostevin Avenue, Sept. 28, 1923.
Tornado Damage
Four photographs showing damage after a tornado.