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Photograph of Jean and Inez Bregant
Portrait of Jean and Inez Bregant
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. Certifies that J. W. Peregoy is an active member of Council Bluffs City Fire Engine Co. No. 1
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)
Civil War officers including General Grant
Group photograph of General Grant and other Civil War officers. Left to right: Unknown, Col. Adam Badeau, Gen. John A. Rawlins, Gen. F.T. Dent (standing), Col. Peter Henderson, Col. J.T. Rowers (standing), Gen. U.S. Grant, Col. W.L. Duff, Unknown,…
Cottonwood Tree
Stereographic picture of an old cottonwood tree on the corner of Broadway and Pearl.
Printed on back of image: "The old cotton wood tree, corner of Broadway and Pearl St., Council Bluffs, condemned to be cut down by the Council, but saved by the…
Printed on back of image: "The old cotton wood tree, corner of Broadway and Pearl St., Council Bluffs, condemned to be cut down by the Council, but saved by the…
Photograph of Joseph W. Smith
Portrait of Joseph W. Smith.
Omaha, Nebraska 1866
Photograph of the city of Omaha, Nebraska taken from south 11th street.
Portrait of Tom Thumb
Portrait of Tom Thumb (Charlie Stratton) and his wife in costumes worn before Emperor Louis Napoleon 1864.
Caption reads: "General Tom Thumb and Wife, Commodore Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren, in identical costumes worn before Emperor Louis…
Caption reads: "General Tom Thumb and Wife, Commodore Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren, in identical costumes worn before Emperor Louis…
Report on a park system for Council Bluffs, Iowa
Report made to the Board of Park Commissioners by Chales Mulford Robinson.
