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B'Nai Israel Synagogue
photo of original brick synagogue and addition/center behind it. ca. 1963
B'dway Bypass Route Is Opened
Workmen Remove Barricades . . . to open the Broadway bypass, thereby saving motorists 10 minutes on trips to and from Omaha. This photo was taken at Thirty-sixth Street and Broadway and looks west.
Award Winner: Lillian Francis
Mrs. Lillian M. Francis, 827 Fourth Ave., painted this rear view scene of buildings in the 300 block on Broadway. Her work won a merit award in an international contest sponsored by a Connecticut art school. Fifty-eight of the 3,207 entries won…
Awaiting Pope:
The lofty gothic spires of St. Patrick's Cathedral are framed by the concrete and glass of commercial skyscrapers in midtown Manhattan. This is the setting in which Pope Paul will pray, dine and visit during his New York trip Monday. -AP Wirephoto
Avocans In Paris:
Looking at books along the famous bookstalls beside the River Seine in Paris are Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Woltman, members of The Nonpareil's European holiday group.
Avocans In Paris:
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hansen of Avoca, members of The Nonpareil's European holiday group, look at souvenirs at a sidewalk shop in Paris.
Avoca's Newest Residents Complete First Week Here
The Rev. Wilbur Wood (far right) . . . shows Mrs. Moler and five of her six children how to operate recording machine. (l. to r.) Leo, 9; Ingrid, 4; Mrs. Moler holding Theresi, 7 weeks; Nellie, 10; and Joke, 6.
Avoca's Catholic Church Schedules Last Service
Final Service will be held in St. Mary's Church, Avoca, before it is dismantled to make way for a new structure to be started this spring.
Avoca, IA Pt2
Treasurer's office at Avoca courthouse
Avoca, IA Pt1
Photo of Avoca, IA street looking out from the bank.
Avoca, IA Pt1
Photo of a livestock barn, Avoca, IA
Avoca, IA Pt1
A Nearby Church . . . houses the band room and home economics classrooms. The site was first purchased by the school to provide added playground space. Supt. Ohm says a new school is needed to expand facilities such as rest rooms, science labs,…
Avoca, IA Pt1
Photo of Avoca Beards and Costumes for Centennial of June, 1969
Avoca, IA Pt 2
Standing At the Site . . . of the Avoca centennial time capsule buried in 1989 during the town's centennial celebration is Harry Wiese, 87, Avoca farmer and self-educated historian. Behind Wiese is the Pottawattamie County Courthouse built in 1885. …
Avoca, IA Pt 2
Photo of a church in Avoca, IA
Avoca, IA Pt 2
Photo of a gentleman standing in front of the Judge's bench in the Avoca Courthouse.
Avoca, IA Pt 1
Photo of fruits and poultry buildings in Avoca, IA
Avoca postcards
Three postcards of Avoca, Iowa depicting the Floral Hall, Rock Island Depot, and Main St.