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Council Bluffs Changing Scene--A horse-drawn trolley passes the Masonic temple at Fourth St. and Broadway back in 1888 when this sketch was drawn. Note the carbon arc light tower at the left of the building. The tower marked the debut of the…

Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Back in 1888, a look east on Broadway from Scott St; would reveal this scene. The large tower in the background is one of five 150-foot carbon arc street lighting towers in the city. The St. Peter's Church spire is…