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Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--At least 50 years ago, the No. 22 Fire Station at Twentieth St. and Broadway looked like this. We're not just sure what the occasion was for the decorations, but even the horses and fire wagons were shined up. …
Today
Today...firefighters spent part of their day furthering their knowledge and education with the department's drillmaster. Studying hydraulics in the modern kitchen at Station No. 1 are Capt. Mike Gillman, left, driver L.L. Miller, drillmaster Jack…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--A firehouse scene believed to be at No. 1 station on South Main Street before 1900, finds three typical firefighters playing three handed cribbage. This photo comes from retired fireman Bud Cheyne, 412 Oakland Ave.
Persia Fire Department
Photograph of fire fighters Virgil Miller, Myron Albers, and Mike Hughes.
Modern truck serves as background for hand-pulled hose cart held by Asst. Chief Virgil Miller and fireman Myron Albers. Chief D. L. (Mike) Hughes stands in shadow of the old…
Modern truck serves as background for hand-pulled hose cart held by Asst. Chief Virgil Miller and fireman Myron Albers. Chief D. L. (Mike) Hughes stands in shadow of the old…
Raven Feed Plant fire
Fire destroyed the Raven Feed Co. plant and offices at 1215 W. Broadway
Neola Rescue Squad
Photograph of Neola fire fighters.
Girl Scout office fire
City fire inspector Jim Burke and a neighborhood girl, Sherl Cox, survey the interior of the Girl Scout house.
Ford Van & Storage fire
Ford Van and Storage Co. warehouse, 700 S. Main St. The blaze burst through the roof from burning storage vaults on the fourth floor. Three firemen were injured in the fire.
Fire at Bergstrom Woodworking
Fire Capt. Earl J. Hansen is taken to an ambulance at fire scene.
The Bergstrom Woodworking Co. plant, 110 S. 18th St. was destroyed by fire.
The Bergstrom Woodworking Co. plant, 110 S. 18th St. was destroyed by fire.
Elder Court Apartments fire
Photographs of the Elder Court Apartments fire
Chester Brooks home fire
A Council Bluffs firefighter inspects damage to the kitchen of the Chester Brooks home at 2026 Avenue L. Fire inspectors believe fume from gasoline ignited from a kitchen appliance. Three persons in the home were injured.
Brown's Shoe Fit fire
Photographs of fire at Brown's Shoe Fit Co., 413 W. Broadway.
Blue Star & Continental Kellar Warehouse Fire
Five photos of the Blue Star & Continental Kellar Warehouse Fire
275 Club Fire
Pouring water into the ruins of the 275 Club, 1030 W. South Omaha Bridge Road, are Council Bluffs firefighter and the snorkel unit.
Vance Grain Inc. elevator fire
Photos of Vance Grain elevator fire at 3300 First Ave.
Cohoe Lumber fire
Bud Seaman, yard manager for Cohoe Lumber Co., 25 S. 25th St., surveys the damage caused by a fire.
Wagon Wheel Tavern fire
Dousing the interior of the Wagon Wheel Tavern, 830 N. 8th St. are Council Bluffs Fireman Harold Jensen and Larry French in the snorkel rig.
Midwest Walnut fire
Smoke pours out of the west side of a dry lumber storage shed at Midwest Walnut. A portion of the building collapsed during the height of the blaze about being weakened by intense heat.
Stork Club fire
Inspecting fire damage to the interior of the Stork Club are Ron Evilsizer of Denison, arson investigator for the state fire marshal's office, and Fire Chief Norman Elgan.
Elder Court Apartments fire
Unidentified relatives of one of the apartment complex dwellers huddle under the eve of a nearby house with the small bit of clothing they salvaged from the blaze that destroyed the complex.
Firefighters put their weight on hoses at the Elder…
Firefighters put their weight on hoses at the Elder…