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, locker space and physical education facilities. (Photo of St. Mary's Church, Avoca)
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Photo of fruits and poultry buildings in Avoca, IA
Photo of Avoca, IA street looking out from the bank.
Harry Wendt and Lawrence "Babe" Kohlscheen prepare to paint the exterior of a house which will become a Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn that will offer antique-furnished rooms in the restored turn-of-the-century house in Avoca.
Photo of a gentleman standing in front of the Judge's bench in the Avoca Courthouse.
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. Due to the large size of the county, courthouses were built in both Avoca and Council Bluffs for easier access by residents.
Exterior of Bluffs Towers at 38 Pearl Street
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Opening The Doors...to the newly remodeled Bluffs Towers are Sam Brown Sr., and John Nelson, president and vice president of the Bluffs Homes, Inc. The 69-unit complex for the elderly is now ready for occupation.
Bluffs Towers Nears First Anniversary In Old Hotel
Cards In Recreation Room...at Bluffs Towers is just one of several planned functions for the many residents at the residence for the elderly, formerly the Hotel Chieftain. These general get-togethers are good mixers and enjoyed by the residents according to Manager Tom Adams who, with Mrs. Adams, have been in charge of the building since opening in June of 1971.
Journey Through Bluffs Yields Adventure Of Rail Expansion West
The Gen. Grenville M. Dodge Mansion Is Only The Highlight . . . of the many monuments and historical sites revealing the history of the railroad's western push, and the building of the city of Council Bluffs. A journey around the city and through the bluffs along the Missouri River yields the fascinating tale of rail expansion, and excellent views of the beauty of the river and hills overlooking it.
A Dodge House Collector's Plate . . . is now available in the gift store at the Gen. Dodge House. The plate features pictures relating to Gen. Dodge, his life and his work.
Official Hostesses . . . for the holiday tour and tea will be members of the Council Bluffs Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. Dorothy Letner (left), Mrs. Grace Getzer and Miss Evelyn Blyth select costumes of the Victorian age which they will wear for the occasion. Members of the club will officiate in the dining room where refreshments will be served. They are shown in the bedroom of the late Mrs. Dodge which will be completely restored in time for the annual festivity.
Historic Dodge House Readies For Centennial
Inside The Carriage House . . . custodian Ivan Stillenger looks over the items being restored. When restoration is completed on the building, vehicles of the times will be displayed such as the carriage shown here.
The Old Carriage House . . . that faces on Story Street heads the list of prime restoration for 1970. Exterior of the carriage house is much the same as has been for many years. Custodian's apartment is on the second floor.
The Historic Gen. Dodge House . . . at 605 Third St., closed its sixth season with a record December attendance of more than 2,300 persons. While restoration is completed on the house, plans for 1970 center mostly on the old carriage house and the unfurnished ballroom. The Dodge House is closed to the public on Dec. 28 and will reopen Feb 3, 1970.
Swiss-Type Doll House Latest Dodge House Child's Addition
A Delight . . . for little girls is a doll house, and this doll house has delighted many little girls since its construction near the turn of the century. The doll house, a gift to Dodge House, is admired by Kimberly Ranch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ranch, and Sarah Thailing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thailing of Omaha.