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The arched doorway with its simple lines and stained-glass windows leads into a church not far from the business district. Recognize it?
Answer: The main entrance to St. Patrick's Church, 233 Harmony St.
Answer: The main entrance to St. Patrick's Church, 233 Harmony St.
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If anyone wants to borrow a good balcony with a long background, this is it. For nearly a century it has overlooked downtown Broadway. Know the location?
Answer: The Ogden Hotel, 169 W. Broadway.
Answer: The Ogden Hotel, 169 W. Broadway.
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Timely for November is this view of a sturdy church steeple catching the tangled shadows of bare tree branches. Can you identify the steeple?
Answer: The steeple of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Seventh and Mill Streets.
Answer: The steeple of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Seventh and Mill Streets.
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This is an off-Broadway view of a theater. The numerals are painted on the rear of the building for the benefit of car owners. Unless you're inclined to hovel on downtown alleys, this location may be a stickler.
Answer: Parking stalls at the rear…
Answer: Parking stalls at the rear…
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This horn tooting chap has the perfect formula for keeping cool. He spends the summer taking a steady shower in one of the city's most popular parks. Recognize him?
Answer: One of the cherubs on the Bayliss Park Fountain.
Answer: One of the cherubs on the Bayliss Park Fountain.
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Set against a background of neat lawns and impressive trees, this rustic entrance leads to one of the city's most secluded areas. Recognize it?
Answer: The main entrance to Cogleywood, home of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Cogley.
Answer: The main entrance to Cogleywood, home of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Cogley.
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Without a doubt, this is the most unique barn in Southwest Iowa. Farm animals will never see the inside unless they're midgets. From the day it was built, the structure was intended to cause people trouble. It's easily spotted from West Broadway. Can…
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Beneath this bit of fancywork is the doorway to a world of knowledge, information and quiet relaxation. Young and old have made it one of the most popular gathering places in town. Can you identify the building?
Answer: The Free Public Library,…
Answer: The Free Public Library,…
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Mormon pioneers and the Kanesville era are commemorated in bronze on this outdoor mural sponsored by an organization of history minded women. Can you identify the monument and its location?
Answer: The bronze mural is part of the boulder monument…
Answer: The bronze mural is part of the boulder monument…
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This is Muskie Stadium - all lock, stock and barrel of it. An industrious artist carefully lettered the sign and added a husky muskrat, baseball and football. Can you locate the "stadium"?
Answer: The well-labeled "Muskie Stadium" is a vacant lot…
Answer: The well-labeled "Muskie Stadium" is a vacant lot…
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Handsome columns set the theme for the architecture of this popular meeting place in downtown Council Bluffs. The view takes in a corner of the second story porch. Can you identify it?
Answer: The Elks Club, 530 First Ave.
Answer: The Elks Club, 530 First Ave.
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The split level look in garages made its Council Bluffs debut years ago. This example in the hill district solves a multiple car storage problem. Know the location?
Answer: The garages are the 400-block on Grace St.
Answer: The garages are the 400-block on Grace St.
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This sound advice from a great president is as timely today as it was a century ago. The message is carved in stone above the entrance to a public school. Can you name the location?
Answer: The north entrance to Bloomer School, Willow Ave. and…
Answer: The north entrance to Bloomer School, Willow Ave. and…
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These letter boxes rest together because mail carriers are not obliged to make house-to-house calls in places where there are no sidewalks. In this case, the remedy was to put all the boxes together on one corner. Recognize the location?
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Strong legs and a good set of lungs are vital equipment for persons planning to attack these steps. Quite a few school children and adults use them too, when they're looking for a short cut or a bit of exercise. Can you locate the climb?
Answer:…
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This is the original entrance to one of the hospitals in Council Bluffs, but the doors are no longer accessible from the street. Recognize them?
Answer: The former entrance to Mercy Hospital, located above the present emergency entrance on…
Answer: The former entrance to Mercy Hospital, located above the present emergency entrance on…
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The new look in architecture provides a frame for this panoramic view of a snow logged neighborhood on a quiet day. Can you recognize the setting?
Answer: The "frame" is a window of DeForest School, 2912 Ninth Ave., looking south on Pine St.
Answer: The "frame" is a window of DeForest School, 2912 Ninth Ave., looking south on Pine St.
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The letter "B" gives a clue to the name of this familiar structure in the Council Bluffs business district. The stone initial is inscribed above the entrance. Can you name the building?
Answer: The Bennett Building, Broadway and Fourth Street.
Answer: The Bennett Building, Broadway and Fourth Street.
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This attractive tower would be right at home in any town hall in New England. It rests atop one of the Council Bluffs public schools. Residents of the northwest part of town should have no trouble identifying it.
Answer: The tower is on Walnut…
Answer: The tower is on Walnut…
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These railroad flat cars, bound for half a dozen points, groan under the weight of a new product made in Council Bluffs. Can you identify the cargo and the setting?
Answer: A trainload of pipe, spotted alongside the loading dock at the Griffin…
Answer: A trainload of pipe, spotted alongside the loading dock at the Griffin…