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Council Bluffs Iowa Illustrated
I book of photographs of Council Bluffs buildings. Includes schools, banks, homes, parks, streets, and other landmarks. Published by Miller & Watters, Letter Press and Binders.
History of the Recovery and Final Internment of the Remains of Col. W. H. Kinsman and the Erection and Unveiling of the Kinsman Monument at Council Bluffs, Iowa Mary 17, 1902
A book about Colonel William H. Kinsman and the Kinsman Monument at Fairview Cemetery.
Bayliss Park in 1887
A photograph of Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Council Bluffs, 1916
A panoramic photograph of Council Bluffs in 1916.
Our Right to Vote 2020
A panel discussion featuring State Representative MaryAnn Hanusa, Congresswoman Cindy Axne, Senator Joni Ernst and members of the AAUW: Loess Hills Branch of Iowa.
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment,…
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment,…
Letter, 1825, May 20, Council Bluffs [to] Nathaniel Ranney.
Letter written Nathaniel Ranney from his brother Nathan Ranney.
Railroads in Council Bluffs
An article titled "Railroads in Council Bluffs" by Andrew McMillen
Written for Council Bluffs Public Schools - March 20, 1936
Part of "Transportation and Council Bluffs: A Supplement to Iowa History"
Written for Council Bluffs Public Schools - March 20, 1936
Part of "Transportation and Council Bluffs: A Supplement to Iowa History"
Frank Henning Home
Photograph of the Frank Henning Home at 2902 Avenue B in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Old Burlington RR Depot Is Purchased By Blue Star
The Burlington Railroad Depot...has been purchased by Blue Star Foods Inc. whose main plant and offices are located across the street from the 79-year-old building. The depot has been used as a freight office since the advent of the Amtrak system and…
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…
Griffin Pipe Products Co.
File #1 - 1939-1964
L. T. Moate
Amsted Industries
Amsted Industries
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…
Christian Home cites local families
Dr. Don Bartlette (left) who was born with no upper lip and only a partial nose, gestures as eh talks about the love and attention he received from a woman who took him under her wing. Bartlette was the main speaker at a program in recognition of…
Free book covers lack school approval
Pat Edie, a volunteer for Citizens for Community Improvement, and CCI President Darlene Stevens display book covers bearing photos of missing children in the group wants to distribute to students at schools in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area. CCI has…
Sorority Officers
Iowa Rho chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha in Council Bluffs, installed , from left, Mrs. Beverly Seyler, secretary, Mrs. Harry Molgaard, vice president, and Mrs. Albert Cleveland, president. Other officers are Mesdames Matilda Swanson, treasurer; Charley…
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…
Sports, Music And Baking Are The Interests Of Look-A-Likes - Pets Their Great Love
"The Candyman" . . . and what could be sweeter than three identical sisters dressed like peppermint sticks doing a song and soft shoe to this favorite tune? Can you tell which is Judy, Jeanette and Jane? In that order they presented their number at…
Kimballton Has The Facilities; All It Needs Now Is The Doctor - $22,000 Clinic Is Completed
New Medical Clinic . . . at Kimballton is ready for occupancy. Building is arranged for a one-doctor practice and is even air conditioned.