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Refreshment Pavilion at Lake Manawa
Photograph of Refreshment Pavilion and Boat Landing at Lake Manawa
Reincarnate Bluffs History - Trough Back In Place
After Several Moves . . . about the city, the old horse watering trough that was presented to the city by the National Humane Alliance, founded by Hermon Lee Ensign in 1907, is re-erected Tuesday at Main and Pearl streets by the City Parks…
Reincarnate Bluffs History - Trough Back In Place
An Early 1900s Street Scene . . . shows the original location of the horse watering trough at Broadway and Fourth Street. Horse-drawn buggies drove alongside the street cars on the cobblestone roadway. "I remember going into the old Woolworth store…
Relaxing At The Swing
Manning the entrance of one of two swing bridges in the United States is Bernardo Benavides. The Council Bluffs span was built in 1893, and the Omaha side was built later when the river changed course. Only the Council Bluffs side is used today.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Former Grandeur . . . of the Haas house is reflected in the marble fireplace being reviewed by Charles Glasford. Both the front parlor and the dining room boasted these elaborate heating units.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Brass Light Fixture . . . being inspected by Glasford was illuminated by. It is one of the few early features to survive the passing years.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Barred Windows . . . were installed as a protection against Indians. The ancient safe once contained business records of the Haas family.
Relocated Highway 6 Project To Be Done In Four Phases - Traffic Problems Are Seen
Planned Intersection . . . of Broadway, Relocated Highway 6 and a new Pierce Street connection - as yet unnamed - is shown in this drawing. Construction of the intersection and Highway 6 to near Dutch Hollow Road should be completed this November.
Remember when?
Remember when Broadway boasted the Continental kellar Co., Broadway Theater and The Ranks Department Store? The buildings shown in the 1950s photo were part of the downtown business district. Note the films on the theater marquee--Shirley Temple in…
Remember when?
Remember when the Second Avenue School, 2209 Second Ave., provided the "Three Rs' to hundreds of Council Bluffs youngsters? The school was built in 1892 and replaced in 1950 by Edison School. Note the unusual cornices in the architecture and the…
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Dates Back 114 Years
Discussing Old Pictures . . . of RLDS Church are Thomas Noffsinger, state president, and Mrs. Charles Putnam and Mrs. O.A. Currie. The late Mr. Putnam was presiding minister of Central Church from 1941-43. The late Mr. Currie was counselor and…
Rep. Ben F. Jensen Moves Into The Public Spotlight - One of 12 "Top New Names" . . .
Rep. Ben F. Jensen
Report on a park system for Council Bluffs, Iowa
Report made to the Board of Park Commissioners by Chales Mulford Robinson.
Report: Lepley 'Looking At Two' New Positions
William L. Lepley
Rescue Squad Car Delivered
With Helen Weimar, who instigated the drive for funds in the Business and Professional Women's Club, at the wheel, the Fire Rescue Squad car was delivered at Central Fire Station Friday afternoon. the care was purchased by public subscription through…
Reservoir in Fairmount Park
Postcard of the reservoir in Fairmount Park.
Residence E. E. Hart postcard
Postcard depicting the residence of E. E. Hart, Council Bluffs, IA.
Residence of Gen. G. M. Dodge
Photograph of the residence of Gen. G. M. Dodge. 605 South Third Street. Now a registered historic landmark.
Residence of Mayor Groneweg
Photograph of the residence of Mayor Groneweg. 140 West Washington Avenue. Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints building is on that site.