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Discussing window . . . and other new features in the pulpit area of the Emanuel Church are Don Malick, Carol Pigg and the Rev. Dr. Peter Larsen.

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Checking Blueprints . . . of new educational unit to be attached to north side of Emanuel Church of the Nazarene is the Rev. Fred Borger.

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Arranging Former Pulpit Furnishings . . . for display to commemorate Emanuel Lutheran's anniversary are Mrs. Harry C. Hansen, co-chairman for its 90th celebration, and Mrs. Herman Larson, program chairman.

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Embassy Club - 1808 West Broadway

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Placing Hinges . . . on new Council Bluffs Emergency Unit is Robert Wainwright of Omaha, a metal worker.

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This Photo Shows The Downtown Business District . . . as it presently appears. The facelift will consist of painting, added trimming, sandblasting in some cases, and a general spruce-up of the area in hopes of attracting new residents.

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Cleaning Up Flood Waters . . . from the streets of Emerson required help from many area residents. Six feet of water inundated the town on June 15, 1982, when Indian Creek spilled over its banks, causing nearly $3 million damage.

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Proper Grooming . . . always important during centennial time, makes Doyle Debolt's barber shop a busy place in Emerson, for both 19th century beards and haircuts alike. Debolt, with undoubtedly one of the sportiest whisker styles in town, looks in…

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Centennial Days . . . which will be observed with various events from May through August in Emerson, are planned by this Main Street gathering of Bill Douglas, centennial association president, Mrs. Thelma Blank, Ray Mitchell, Mrs. Ivan Durbin and Ed…

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Pointing To Need . . . for a new community center, Emerson mayor Jack Evans hopes to convince voters to back a $2 million bond issue in election Tuesday. All other buildings damaged in 1982 flood have been restored or are undergoing replacement, but…

Emerson, IA

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Coming Down . . . piece by piece is Emerson's old Opera House, condemned and unused for about four years.

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Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Emigrant Ferry across Elkhorn River. 23 M NW of Omaha Neb. 1854 & 1855.

GM Dodge's cabin in foreground. Looking South.

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Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Emigrants to Utah and California crossing Elkhorn river 25 miles North West of Omaha, Nebraska. 1854-55. GM Dodge Cabin.

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Front Parlor Ceiling . . . is decorated by cherubs supporting scroll with initials A.A. C. The paintings are believed to have been commissioned by Al Clark, who once lived in the apartments.

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Ornate Chandelier . . . now tarnished and damaged still hangs in the parlor. Part of the painted friezes decorating the rooms can be seen behind it.

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The old laundry building at Jennie Edmundson Hospital was being torn down Wednesday. The laundry has been moved to the new hospital building and is now in operation. Champney Wrecking Co. of Topeka, Kan., is doing the work. Champney is a…

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The 107-year-old James Block at the southeast corner of Main Street and Broadway poses for its last portrait as it awaits a wrecking boom. The structure, which consisted of two sections housing the Picky Nicky Cafe and Herman's Clothes Shop, was…

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Dust Cloud Rises . . . above pile of rubble as the demolition nears completion. The debris holds memories dating back to pre-Civil War days. Stanley Katelman, who owns the lot adjoining Main Street, plans to erect a one-story building there. Ben…
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