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History, nature, recreation enough for everyone at DeSoto Refuge
Jim Frates . . . manager of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, demonstrates giant bellows removed from the hull of the steamship Bertrand. Frates said the bellows were used to created extra heat in the boilers of the vessel, which sank more than 100…
De Soto Nat'l Wildlife Refuge #1
Man kneeling next to frozen water with a tape measure and axe laying on the ground.
De Soto Nat'l Wildlife Refuge #1
Sign says "Leaving DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge."
De Soto Nat'l Wildlife Refuge #1
De Soto Lake
New beach area
New beach area : Swimmers or sunbathers will find a new 1,000-foot sandy beach ready for them this summer at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge west of Missouri Valley. The swimming area has been relocated to the inside of the bend southeast of the…
New boat launching
New boat launching . . . facilities are located at the south end of the lake. The concrete, six-lane ramp with docks is inspected by manager Dybsetter. This facility replaces a temporary unit to the north which has been closed. Swimming is no longer…
Bathhouse
Bathhouse . . . at the new swimming beach is constructed and panel siding provides changing areas and toilets for both men and women. The structure faces north and also houses a well which furnishes drinking water. Just south of the bathhouse is a…
Jean Bregant
Two photographs of Jean Breagant
Jean Bregant
Photograph of Jean Bregant
Dexter Bloomer
Photograph of Dexter Bloomer
Amelia Bloomer
Photograph of Amelia and Dexter Bloomer
State Bank and Trust
Postcard of the State Bank and Trust Building
First National Bank Building
Postcard of First National Bank Building
First National Bank Building
Photograph of First National Bank Building
Auditorium postcard
Postcard: "New Auditorium, Council Bluffs, Iowa."
Charley Johnson farm
Photograph of the Charley Johnson Farm
Birdseye view postcard
Postcard: "birdseye view Council Bluffs, IA."
Aerial 1899
Aerial photograph of South West from Council Bluffs
View of Council Bluffs
Aerial photograph of Council Bluffs
Madison St. 1899
Aerial view of Council Bluffs from Madison St. W.E.