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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.
Village In Harrison County Brings Back Pioneer Days
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.
Village In Harrison County Brings Back Pioneer Days
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…
Harrison Jail Gets A New Life
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.
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.
Hennessy, Dr. J. D. & Family
Dr. J.D. (Don) Hennessy
May 1949
May 1949
Dr. Hennessy Named By Medical Society
Dr. Hennessy
Family Gatherings
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…
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
Mrs. June Hennessy
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
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
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
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
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…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
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. …
Today
Today...the lake site is occupied by the new Elks Country Club building, which was completed this fall. The one-story building of masonry and glass is a far cry from the old frame two-story club house.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--Back in 1945, Mosquito Creek looked like this from the center of the Wabash Railroad bridge just northeast of the Council Bluffs Airport. The creek was just another meandering stream, flanked with drooping banks and…
Today
Today...Mosquito Creek, photographed from the same spot, has taken on a new look. Up stream is the Highway 375 overhead bridge. The high levees and widened creek channel were built by the Corps of Engineers in 1948.