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Dodges get new view
Pointing Out...ornate detailing on a clock in the Dodge Library, Mosher notes Victorian penchant for decoration. "They applied decoration to almost anything, she said. "They loved ornament." Library is among the most authentic rooms in the house,…
Ice cream Friday
An ice cream-gulping crowd mills around the Dodge House Friday afternoon, partaking in the house's July Fourth social. Humid and hot weather sparked a taste for the ice cream, and the large crowd may prompt sponsors of the event to make it an annual…
Dodge House praises the tiny
Among The Treasures...in the Dodge House doll show is this lavish house, in the museum's permanent collection. The six-foot walnut house has glass doors, four levels and contains an exceptional array of period doll furniture. Thew house was believed…
Christmas tree star of Dodge House season
Wheat Tassles [sic] Frame...the wooden angel atop Mrs. James Gaffney's Scandinavian tree, and do so spectacularly.
Christmas tree star of Dodge House season
Details of Ornaments...show they are, indeed, wheat and rye straw fashioned into various shapes with patience and little red bows.
Christmas tree star of Dodge House season
The Goat...is a traditional symbol of Christmas in Scandinavia, perhaps because of its Santa-like whiskers.
Windows are laced at Historic Dodge House
Examining the fabric of the new Brussels Lace curtains at the Historic Dodge House Wednesday are Trustees R.B. Graeme, 445 Glen Ave., Mrs. William Cutler, 324 Clark Ave., and Mrs. James L. Knott, 12, Westlake Village.
The Swiss-made historical…
The Swiss-made historical…
Forest of Christmas tree
Attracting children...is the nursery at the Dodge House is this tree trimmed with dolls, gingerbreadmen and other toys. It was decorated by Beth Pechacek and her family and is called We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
Council Bluffs History
Council Bluffs History...is exemplified in the Historic General Dodge House which annually draws thousands of visitors to view the restored, victorian [sic] mansion.
Victorian Yule flavor at house
The Festive Table...of the Dodge House Dining room is loaded with fancy glassware and the silver tea service that was used by the Dodge family. The table arrangement and oversize centerpiece were done by Mrs. William Utley, a member of the Dodge…
Dressing up special for a special occasion
A special occasion requires special dress. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jensen and their children, Alan, 4, and Dorothy, 7, dress for the Bicentennial in Revolutionary Ware-era costumes for the Dodge House Ice Cream Social. Roger Olsen and Larry Blech, lefts,…
Dodge tea service arrives in Bluffs
The Dodge family silver tea service is viewed Monday at Council Bluffs Savings Bank by Penny Chatfield, Dodge House director, Ed Spetman, bank president and chairman of the Dodge House Board of Trustees and Richard Graeme, board…
Beresheim House is ready to open
The spacious August Beresheim House at 621 Third St., will be opened as an orientation center for the Historic General Dodge House Sunday, just in time for the annual Christmas tea.
Part of the last-minute rush to prepare the 1899 home for…
Part of the last-minute rush to prepare the 1899 home for…
Dodge House Membership Drive Begins
Restored...to its rightful place in the hallway at the Dodge House, the brass candlier [sic] gleams with reflected light.
Dainty Antique Etagere Graces Dodge Front Hall
Unbelievable Beauty...is created by the contrast of the ebony black finish of the etagere in the front hall of the Historic General Dodge House and the mother-of-pearl embellishments. Mrs. Michael Terry, guide, "It is easily moveable on its tiny…
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right, the center fixture in the third floor ballroom is described as of excellent quality but poor design. The massive fixture is a combination gas-electric with stained glass center shade. This came from an old home in Lincoln, Neb.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right is one of the finest Victorian examples and is one of a pair hanging in the parlors. The crystal chandeliers date to about 1870 and were originally purchased by William A. Maurer of Omaha Crockery Co.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right in the Art Nouveau, or guest bedroom, is this combination fixture of the 1800s. The center portion of the fixture is colored art glass with gas shades pointing upward, electric branches down.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
In Daughter's Bedroom...is another fine example of Victorian art. The hanging gas light with vaseline shades on the six arms plus opalescent glass balls worked into the main part of the light.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
An Original...with the Dodge House is the ornate lamp mounted on the newel post of the winding staircase. Penny Chatfield, Dodge House curator, looks at the lamp with etched shade and double tier majolica base.