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Today...the new State Savings Bank building stands at the 521 W. Broadway location., Built during 1946 it opened in early 1947.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--J.F. Wilcox Florist occupied the location at 521 W. Broadway in the 1890s. Fresh fruit and sodas were also offered by Wilcox, whose shop was decorated with flags and banners for circus day.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--When Broadway was lighted with gas lamps in 1889, the building on the southeast corner of Broadway at Main St. appears to be just one unit with store rooms on first floor and offices on the second and third floors.…
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Today...the same space is occupied by The Nonpareil publishing plant. The paper's building was created shortly after fire destroyed the Brown building in the middle 20's.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--In 1889 The Brown Building occupied the space between Main and Pearl Streets in the middle of the 100 block. It housed a plumbing shop, city water works office as well as offices of attorneys on the second and third…
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Today...the present First Baptist church occupies the same site at First Av. and S. Sixth St., was built in 1924. History of the Baptist faith in Council Bluffs dates back in 1856. An old story on the church gives the Baptist group credit for…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene...Here is First Baptist Church as it appeared between 1879 and 1924 at First Ave. and S. Sixth St. This building was used by the congregation for 45 years, and this picture was drawn from an old sketch by Gail Connelly,…
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Today...the Ouren Seed Co. occupies the buildings on the same site. Rebuilt after a fire in 1904, the Ouren Co. has used the structure as a warehouse and processing plant for the past 30 years. The 1904 work on the building would account for the…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene...Back in 1889 at First Ave and S. 28th St. the Keys Brothers operated this carriage factory, making fine carriages, buggies, spring wagons, and buck boards, which were in general use at the time.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--The Grand Hotel and First Ave. and Pearl St., said to be the finest hotel in the West at its opening in 1891, burned to the ground in a million dollar fire in 1925. Sketch was made by Gail Connelly, 3325 Ave. B. from an…
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Today...the same block has a complete change in buildings. The City National Bank Building, and Beno's Store at left, demonstrate the modern trend in business buildings. The Dixie Shops and Buck's Booterie occupy the other two buildings.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Back in 1868, these buildings occupied the north side of Broadway between Main and Pearl Sts. The ground floor corner office, at right, was occupied by Officer and Pusey bankers. Next were: B. Newman, clothing store;…
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Today...the same building at 1017 Third Ave. is still used as apartments. Some superficial changes, namely removal of the ornate trimmings of days past, plus renovations in the entrances and porches are noted.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--This two-story building at 1017 Third Ave. was the residence of apartments of W.W. Bilger in 1889, according to information published in the booklet, Council Bluffs Illustrated. Text of the book did not elaborate.
Memories Of the Grapes Of Past - Council Bluffs Once Big Wine Producer
Filling Bottles . . . with wine made from grapes grown in the area is an employee of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association. The picture was taken in early 1970 when the association was still in fill operation.
Council Bluffs Winery Now Silent - Once Thriving Business
Checking The Bottling Machine . . . which stands silent at the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association is Robert Bintz, an employee of the company. The association has been closed since 1973. The company produced wine, grape juice, and pulp for jams…
Grape Growers Association Cuts Operations, Seeks Buyer
Inspecting Vats . . . at the Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association headquarters is Al Martin, general manager. The cooperative is looking for a buyer for the business, including the vats which can store up to 200,000 gallons of fermenting wine.
Plant And Manager Of Grape Growers - Grape "Co-op" One Of Oldest
Plant and offices of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association, one of the nation's oldest co-operatives.
Glimpses Of Council Bluffs Industries - Grape Association Is Pioneer 'Co-op' - Local Marketing Group Was Incorporated In 1893 - Wine Is New Product
Office and plant buildings of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association, 900-904 South Seventh Street.
Grape Growers Association (CB)
Harry O. Martin, Council Bluffs, Iowa grape grower.