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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…
Photograph of Jean and Inez Bregant
Portrait of Jean and Inez Bregant
Frontier Chronicle Vol. 2
Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society.
First temporary bridge across the Missouri
Photograph of the Simons print showing the first temporary railroad bridge across the Missouri river.
Printed at bottom of image: "First temporary bridge between C Bluffs and Omaha with first train of cars crossing, Winter of 1867."
Printed at bottom of image: "First temporary bridge between C Bluffs and Omaha with first train of cars crossing, Winter of 1867."
Mormon Social House, Nauvoo, IL
Postcard of the Mormon Social House in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Mormon Tabernacle, Council Bluffs
Sketch of the Mormon Tabernacle, Council Bluffs, 1848.
Old Blockhouse, Fort and Mission
Etching of a sketch by George Simons showing the Blockhouse, converted into a mission by Pierre-Jean De Smet.
Transportation News: The Golden Spike Centennial Issue
The Golden Spike Centennial Issue published in Transportation News. Published by United Transportation Union.
Corner of Pearl and Broadway
Photograph of the former Council Bluffs Savings Bank on the corner of Pearl and Broadway.
Fireman's membership certificate
Council Bluffs Fireman's Membership Certificate. I hereby certify that J. W. Peregoy is an active member of Bluff City Steam Fire Engine Co No. 1 in the Fire Department of Council Bluffs, and entitled to all the privileges and immunities, and…
Council Bluffs Fire Department Exempt Certificate
Exempt Certificate presented to Fireman George Bowers. Signed by the Clerk and Mayor of Council Bluffs.
Aerial view of Council Bluffs
Aerial photograph of Council Bluffs (Iowa)