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Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
April 2007 Historical Society newsletter.
Flu halts Ak Bridge demolition
The steel skeleton . . . of the late Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge backs up floating ice in the Missouri River as it lies in state on the Nebraska bank. --Nonpareil Photo.
Flood Threats Ease In S.W. Iowa; Warmer Weather To Help The Bluffs; While Other Parts Of State Have Problems
Remnants Of A Bridge...dangle in the swollen waters of Walnut Creek in Waveland Township. It was one of a half dozen bridges washed out or damaged by ice and running water Tuesday.
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."
First Building Is Razed for Viaduct
Razing of Diamond Bar...is almost down to the first floor. The building is being demolished to make way for the Broadway viaduct.
Fading Ak-Sar-Ben scene
The remains of the Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge came a step closer to obliteration Thursday. Crews continued blasting the bridge's piers, shown behind the crane barge, to bring them down near water level. Truman Ferguson, superintendent of the demolition job,…
Down to open water
The last above-water scraps of the mid-channel pier that once supported the Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge Wednesday were being scooped onto a waiting barge for disposal. Large iron plates that were attached to the pier for protection against the ravages of the…
Cut in Fairmount Park
Postcard of the cut in Fairmount Park. Caption reads: "The Cut in Fairmount Park from High Bridge, Council Bluffs, IA."
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--This is the first bridge across the Missouri River at Council Bluffs. it was build in 1888. This photo, taken from the Iowa side, belongs to Mrs. Grace Kinney of 911 First Ave. It came from the possessions of her…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--About 50 years ago, the old wooden bridge across an open Indian Creek at Frank St. was being replaced with a "modern" concrete bridge. Here is an old photo that's been in the Jeff Brunow family for many years.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--This is the Illinois Central drawbridge about the turn of the century, when pedestrians were permitted to cross it. A double track railroad bridge and one of the largest of its kind in the world, it was built across…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Back in the horse and buggy days, even before the electric cars ran into Fairmount Park, the deep cut near the Graham Ave. entrance looked like this. Sketch was made by Gail Connelly, park department employe [sic],…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--This was a temporary Missouri River crossing of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1872. The bridge was raised above ice level on pilings. During the summer months railroad cars were reportedly ferried…
Council Bluffs Aerial Views
Aerial photo, looking north, of Union Pacific Missouri River bridge, with the Omaha Public Power District's Jones Street station pictured in the upper left of the photo.
Council Bluffs & Omaha Wagon Bridge
Photograph of the Council Bluff & Omaha Wagon bridge. Opened to public Oct. 30, 1888. Notes about cost, size, and construction on back of image.
Construction of Union Pacific Bridge
Printed at bottom of image: "Omaha Bridge - May 1887."
Construction of Union Pacific bridge
Printed at bottom of image: "Omaha Bridge - April 26, 1887."
Construction of Union Pacific Bridge
Printed at bottom of image: "Omaha Bridge - April 24, 1887."
Construction of Union Pacific Bridge
Pictures taken from February to May 1887.
Construction of Union Pacific Bridge
Printed at bottom of image: "Omaha Bridge - March 18, 1887."