Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
August/October 2012 Historical Society newsletter.
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County
Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons
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History of the Community of Treynor Iowa
Book of Treynor history compiled by the Treynor Town & Country Club. 250 pages. Scanned by Treynor Community School District for free online publication with consent from living authors. Printed by the Malvern Leader in Malvern, Iowa.
History of the Recovery and Final Internment of the Remains of Col. W. H. Kinsman and the Erection and Unveiling of the Kinsman Monument at Council Bluffs, Iowa Mary 17, 1902
A book about Colonel William H. Kinsman and the Kinsman Monument at Fairview Cemetery.
History, nature, recreation enough for everyone at DeSoto Refuge
Jim Frates . . . manager of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, demonstrates giant bellows removed from the hull of the steamship Bertrand. Frates said the bellows were used to created extra heat in the boilers of the vessel, which sank more than 100 years ago in the untamed Missouri River. Nonpareil Photo.
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Patching A Deteriorating Wall . . . will be a big step toward renovating the Hitchcock House. Discussing the project are, from left, Mayor Bill Worth, the Rev. Melvin Ammon and Michael Audino, director of the Southwest Iowa Planning Council.
The Hitchcock House . . . sheltered escaped slaves who were making their way toward freedom on the Underground Railroad. The house at one time had a pivoting wall that led to a room where slaves hid from their pursuers.
The Hite Center, Council Bluffs IA August 1989
Mural Future Uncertain At Soon-To-Be Mini Mall September 9, 1984 O.G. Craft Opens In New Hite Center March 3, 1985 Balloons To Make Way For Montage March 26, 1985 Prepairing For Paint Job April 21, 1985 Mural Work Is Tall Order May 24, 1985 Artist Signs 'Heritage' Mural; Painting Ready For The People August 22, 1985 Hite Center One Of Council Bluffs' Top Craft Centers April 27, 1986 Muralist Terms Fire At Hite Center 'Shame' August 22, 1989 City Council Tables Resolution That Directs Move On Hite Center October 10, 1989 Quick Action Urged On Hite Center After A Critical Engineer's Report October 11, 1989 Way Clear For Hite Demolition October 13, 1989 Council May Award Contract For Hite Center Demolition October 15, 1989 City Demolition Of Hite Center Stirs Objections October 17, 1989 Contractor Wants City Go-Ahead To Remove West Hite Center Wall October 18, 1989 Amigos Signs Agreement For Hite Center Demolition October 24, 1989 Hite Center Put Back On Front Burner March 23, 1992
Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
Hoagland Lumber yard fire at Seventh and South Main spread to the roof of the Ford Brothers Van and Storage warehouse next door north.
Photograph donated to the Library by the Council Bluffs Fire Department.
Hoden Heads District VFW - Name Bluffs Man At Anita Meet
Hoden To Head VFW In Iowa - Wife Also Named To A State Office
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Hoden Welcomes Challenge - Will Continue Projects
New Mayor And Family . . . gathered at the Hoden home prior to the City Council's organization meeting Saturday. From left are Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Ferry, Mrs. Hoden, David Edward, 901 N. 35th St., Cheryle holding a photo of Ben Jr., now in Vietnam, and Mayor Ben Hoden Sr. The entire family, with the exception of Ben Jr., attended the council's organization meeting Saturday and witnessed the swearing in of Mayor Hoden.
A Railroad Man Since 1936 . . . Mayor Ben Hoden looks forward to this year as leader of the City Council. He plans to continue many of the projects started in 1970.