Pioneer Buildings . . . including a stage depot and a county school house are part of the collection at the Harrison County Museum on Highway 30 between Missouri Valley and Logan.
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Village In Harrison County Brings Back Pioneer Days
Putting The Cover . . . on an original covered wagon in the village's newest building are Agnes Yutesler, Lucille Latta and Preston Niles, who began the village more than 30 years ago.
One Of The Largest Bells . . . in western Iowa sits near the end of the village in front of a miniature church containing pews and pulpit of a pioneer church. A corn museum, jail and a school built in 1868 stand behind the church.
A Rifle, Lamps And Old Chairs . . . set off the fireplace in the old log cabin at the Harrison County Historical Village. Preston Niles, creator of the village, had the entire cabin moved from his farm near Ames to near Missouri Valley in 1937 to begin the village.
Visitors . . .could speak to prisoners through this barred window in the door at the Harrison County jail. Three modern visitation booths now allow prisoners to speak with friends and relatives.
Harrison County Historical Village and Jail
Future Looking Brighter For Niles' Museum At Missouri Valley October 13, 1968 Historical Past Has Future - Growing Museum May 18, 1969 Harrison Co. Display Open June 18, 1970 Harrison County Historical Group Has 'Show-Tell' February 6, 1972 Village In Harrison County Brings Back Pioneer Days May 7, 1972 Wool's Tale Spun At Village - Near Missouri Valley July 22, 1974 Harrison Jail Gets A New Life May 22, 1983 Museum Expansion Fund Drive 'Leafing Out' In Harrison County December 6, 1987
Henderson Doesn't Anticipate Big Trouble; Disposing Of Jail - Due To Continue As Peaceful Town
Old Jail . . . and poll tax collection center at Henderson have been sold by the Town Council. The jail will be torn down and a lumber firm will use the other building for storage.
There's Still No Need For The Henderson Jail
Town Jail . . . at Henderson, scheduled for the wrecker's hammer six years ago, still stands.
'Henderson Marsh' Slated To Become Wildlife Area - In Spite Of The Rattlesnakes October 31, 1958 About Time For Henderson To 'Fire' Up Its Rodeo Stock July 20, 1960 Henderson Doesn't Anticipate Big Trouble; Disposing of Jail - Due to Continue As A Peaceful Town October 18, 1960 Hunt Or Fish? Willow Slough Now Available - Four Miles From Henderson December 4, 1960 Oscar Is Slowing Down - At 95, He Mows Lawns And Tends Garden But . . .June 28, 1961 Cunningham Park Is A Tribute To Henderson, 'Donia Women - They Started It And They Finished It October 1, 1961 Henderson, Macedonia Pull As One Community - Congeniality Is The Byword November 28, 1962 Henderson Vet Offers Caves As Community Fallout Shelters - Given For Civic Project December 14, 1962 Henderson To Have Dry July 4 July 3, 1963 There's Still No Need For The Henderson Jail May 6, 1966 Henderson Men Prevent Another Empty Building September 23, 1966 Henderson To Hold 15th Annual Holiday August 28, 1969 History Of Henderson In Pamphlet By Fritcher October 10, 1976 Henderson Back To Normal - Propane Tanker Uprighted June 17, 1983 Big Appetites, Big Hearts Help Henderson Native February 12, 1986 In Henderson Word Gets Around April 5, 1987 Coffee Crowd Moves To Garage August 4, 1992
Family Gatherings . . . are scheduled at most homes in the city, such as the one shown above of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Hennessy. On the floor are Lynn Anne, 11, and Jimmie, 4. Patrick, 1 1/2, is sitting on his mother's lap while she reads to him and June, 6, looks on. The doctor is surrounded by Michael, 2 1/2, and Laurel, 5.
Entire Hennessy Family Brushes Up On French - C'est La Vie! . . .
Conducting French Class . . . using flash cards is Mrs. J. D. Hennessy. "Pupils" are Michael, Brian, Jimmie, Lynne, Pat, Dr. Hennessy with Karen on his lap, Laurel and June.
Early Take-Off Friday To Miami Convention
To The Warm Blue Yonder . . . Dr. and Mrs. Hennessy.
June Hennessy, Wife Of Doctor, Is Dead At 52
The city buildings of Council Bluffs in 1904 were all in a row along Bryant Street between Broadway and Vine. At left is the city hall, a courtyard and the ornate police station.
Today...the former location of the city buildings on Bryant Street have been converted into a metered parking lot. The change took place in 1940 when a new city hall building was erected at Pearl St. and Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--This corner property at Frank St. and Perrin Ave. was purcahsed [sic] in 1928 by St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The site, covered with large shade trees, included the large brick house and stone garage at right.
Today...a beautiful cobblestone church adorns the site. It was erected 25 years ago. The garage still stands at the right and a new manse is being constructed at the left. This Sunday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church is observing the 75th anniversary of its founding in Council Bluffs. The Rev. G.W. Lobeck is pastor.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Back in 1904, the Council Bluffs Rowing Assn. club house was one of the finest in the west, boasted a booklet published about Lake Manawa. The building was later remodeled and called the Council Bluffs Country Club. It was torn down in 1955.