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This Is Council Bluffs
The Illinois Central draw bridge over the Missouri River is one of the largest of its kind in this country. The Iowa span of the bridge was built in 1893; the Nebraska span later. The Omaha skyline is at the top of this piecture which is looking to…
This Is Council Bluffs
tugboat churns its way upstream on the Missouri Riber pushing its barges. Council Bluffs already has become a frequent port-of-call for water traffic such as this and local businessmen hope to see it increase. This view, taken north of the South…
This Is Council Bluffs
From the air, homesites at the junction of Bennett Avenue and Highway 6 provide a study in suburban residential planning. The curve of Highway 6 bends in at upper right. Bennett Avenue runs across the top of the photo. Adrian Street cuts…
This Is Council Bluffs
A popular recreation area, Lake Manawa's facilities are used by residents of Southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. In the aerial photo, the village of Manawa is at the right. A housing development, with a canal leading in to the lake, is at the…
This Is Council Bluffs
This Is Council Bluffs: Eastside Junior High School and its rustic surroundings present this view from the air. That's Bennett Avenue running across the bottom of the photo and Bonham Avenue just left of the school parking lot. At the top center,…
This Is Council Bluffs
Somehow summer-like temperatures turn lakes and streams into magnets for anyone whose hand is shaped to fit a fishing pole. Larry Jensen, 400 North Thirty-second street, and Rober Taylor, 1907 Sixth avenue, were lured to the shores of Big Lake to…
This Is Council Bluffs
One of the city's most beautiful spots is the Ruth Ann[e] Dodge memorial at Lafayette avenue and North Second street. And winter has provided an additional touch of beauty. The monument is a memorial to the wife of Gen G.M. Dodge, construction…
This must be the place
Donna Gell and Bev Frohardt knew their journey from one building to another was over when they found the Pottawattamie County Courthouse sign. They are employees in the County Auditor's Office which is in the midst of moving into the new courthouse.…
This One's Opening:
While the closing of school is pleasantly prominent in most young minds, students of Nishna Valley Schools are awaiting the opening of their new high school. The building, shown here, located between Hastings and Emerson, is on schedule for fall use.
This Young Bike Rider Was 'Lucky'
A Damaged Bicycle...school books and a lost shoe tell a story that could have ended tragically. Tommy Gardner, 9, 3117 Avenue C, looks over the belongings of Bruce Dawkins.
Thomas Flynn
Photograph of Thomas Flynn, firefighter
Thomas Jefferson class of 1939 reunion materials.
Photographs and documents related to class reunions of the 1939 class of Thomas Jefferson High School.
Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1928
Group photograph of the Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1928, September 8, 1978
Row 1, left to right: Clyde Clark, Richard Shively, Paul Culton, John Risney, Warren McHargue, Kenneth Cummins, Carlyle Dryden
Row 2, left to right: Harriet…
Thomas Jefferson High School playing field
Photograph of the Thomas Jefferson High School playing field looking toward the school.
Thomas Jefferson Marks Its Golden Anniversary
Varsity Cheerleaders...for Thomas Jefferson High School form the numeral "50" signifying the celebration of the school's 50th year in Council Bluffs. Forming the five, from top to bottom, are Cam Rossie, Toni Jackson, Denise Walker, and Gloria…
Thomas Jefferson Students Respond
Part of the crew of over 100 Thomas Jefferson high school students who Wednesday responded to the call of the city for volunteer help to aid in filling bags and building up the west-end Missouri river levee. A like number from Abraham Lincoln high…
Thomas Officer Home
Photograph of the Thomas Officer home on Willow Ave.
Thomas Officer home
Photograph of the home of Thomas Officer showing storm damage.
Thousands Applaud Comments Agnew Cheered In C.B.
Vice President Spiro Agnew . . . shakes the outstretched hands of young people attending the "coffee" Thursday at Lewis Central. L.C. students were given a short holiday from school to attend the event. Classes were to begin after the vice…