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Claims of Sylvanus Dodge and G.M. Dodge
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Looking South over the claims of Sylvanus Dodge and G. M. Dodge to Ferry across Elkhorn River. 1854-1858.
Looking South over the claims of Sylvanus Dodge and G. M. Dodge to Ferry across Elkhorn River. 1854-1858.
Captain Carlisle's California Train
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Captain Carlisle's California Train on the Platte Valley 1859.
Captain Carlisle's California Train on the Platte Valley 1859.
Arkansas Traveler
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
1st temp bridge between C.B. and Omaha
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
First temporary bridge between Council Bluffs and Omaha and the first train of cars crossing, Winter 1867.
First temporary bridge between Council Bluffs and Omaha and the first train of cars crossing, Winter 1867.
1st Grist Mill
First Grist Mill in Pott County built by S E ... for Pott tribe of Indians, located on Mosquito Creek, afterwards known as Parks Mill. Sketches in 1854. Rebuilt in 1852.
1st Claim Cabin in Nebraska
The first Claim Cabin built in Nebraska by Dan Norton in 1853 between Omaha & Bellevue.
Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry
Twenty Ninth Iowa Infantry in Winter Quarters. Little Rock, AK. Winter 1864 & 65.
Sioux City
Drawing of Sioux City Iowa, 1856.
Indian skinning a buffalo on the plains
Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.
Home of Sylvanus Dodge
Drawing of the home of Sylvanus Dodge. Caption:
NE Corner 4th St. & North St.
Home of Sylvanus Dodge (D 1871) and his widow Julia Dodge (D 1888) and of N. P. Dodge 1858-1864. Erected in 1858 & occupied by Mrs. J. T. Dodge.
NE Corner 4th St. & North St.
Home of Sylvanus Dodge (D 1871) and his widow Julia Dodge (D 1888) and of N. P. Dodge 1858-1864. Erected in 1858 & occupied by Mrs. J. T. Dodge.
Congregational Church
Caption: Congregational Church erected in 1854 & 1855 on Pearl St. ground now occupied by [...] block begun in Aug 1854 and finished in Spring of 1855. Vacated Sept. 12, 1869.
Bellevue, Nebraska
Notes written on drawing:
3. Indian Mission
2. Sarpy's new home
1. Sarpy's old home
P. Sarpy Indian Agent, "Omaha" tribe of Indiana whose village was near Bellevue
3. Indian Mission
2. Sarpy's new home
1. Sarpy's old home
P. Sarpy Indian Agent, "Omaha" tribe of Indiana whose village was near Bellevue
Council Bluffs, 1853
Drawing of Council Bluffs in 1853.
Old Blockhouse, Fort and Mission
Etching of a sketch by George Simons showing the Blockhouse, converted into a mission by Pierre-Jean De Smet.
Mormon Tabernacle, Council Bluffs
Sketch of the Mormon Tabernacle, Council Bluffs, 1848.
Mormon Social House, Nauvoo, IL
Postcard of the Mormon Social House in Nauvoo, Illinois.
First temporary bridge across the Missouri
Photograph of the Simons print showing the first temporary railroad bridge across the Missouri river.
Printed at bottom of image: "First temporary bridge between C Bluffs and Omaha with first train of cars crossing, Winter of 1867."
Printed at bottom of image: "First temporary bridge between C Bluffs and Omaha with first train of cars crossing, Winter of 1867."
1879 City Directory
S. T. Walker & Company's City Directory of Council Bluffs, Iowa for 1879.
Comprising a complete list of the citizens of Council Bluffs, with places of business and residence, together with a list of churches, schools, banks, newspapers, secret and…
Comprising a complete list of the citizens of Council Bluffs, with places of business and residence, together with a list of churches, schools, banks, newspapers, secret and…
1975 City Directory
Polk's Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County, Iowa) City Directory, 1975.
Contains:
- Buyers' Guide and a complete classified business directory
- Alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens
- Complete street and avenue…
Contains:
- Buyers' Guide and a complete classified business directory
- Alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens
- Complete street and avenue…