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Mason To Hold First Formal Session Tuesday At New Temple - Dedication In October
New Headquarters . . . for Council Bluffs Masons provides an attractive modern addition to the downtown area.
Break Ground For New Temple - Masons To Erect $310,000 Structure
First Shovel Of Dirt . . . is turned by Charles Glasford Jr. as Masons break ground for new temple. Mayor Norm Davis, directly behind Glasford, awaits his turn.
1883 Temple Chewed Away
The old Masonic Temple at Fourth Street and Broadway is coming down with the help of a crane, a wrecking ball and a bulldozer. The temple was built in 1883. Future plans for the site include a hotel and convention center to be tied into the Urban…
Life Begins At 50 For Ex-Southwest Iowans - At The Masonic Manor . . .
Twenty-One Story Manor . . . is home of many area Masons and affiliates. Shown here are Mrs. H.P. Dowling and Mrs. Grace Newlean, with the Rev. and Mrs. Carson C. Bransby.
Many Ex-Southwest Iowans At Masonic Manor In Omaha - Where Life Begins At 50
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Socializing In Solarium . . . at Masonic Manor are H.P. Dowling, Will Brown and Mrs. Ruth Pinkston. Singers and other performers entertain here every Friday night.
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One-Bedroom Apartments . . . are furnished by occupants. Mrs. Jo…
Socializing In Solarium . . . at Masonic Manor are H.P. Dowling, Will Brown and Mrs. Ruth Pinkston. Singers and other performers entertain here every Friday night.
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One-Bedroom Apartments . . . are furnished by occupants. Mrs. Jo…
SS Council Bluffs Launched
Mrs. Earl Warren, wife of California's governor, christens the 10,500-ton Victory ship Council Bluffs Victory, named for the Iowa City. Launched at Wilmington, Calif., it was the last vessel of its kind built by the California Shipbuilding…
Driving The Last Rivet
The last rivet has gone into the hull of the S.S. Council Bluffs Victory, to be launched at Terminal Island, Calif., Sept. 27. Here John A. McCone, president of the California Shipbuilding corporation, drives the last rivet while J.S. Sidea, Calship…
C.B. Victory ship now in mothballs
Council Bluffs Victory...just before its launching at the California Shipbuilding Corporations Yards on Sept. 27, 1945. This was the last ship built by Calship during World War II.
Boyne School Is Dedicated
Named after the late Dr. Harry N. Boyne of Council Bluffs, the Creighton University Boyne School of Dental Science was dedicated Friday afternoon.
The modern facility, costing $10.5 million, is located on the west campus near Thirtieth and Webster…
The modern facility, costing $10.5 million, is located on the west campus near Thirtieth and Webster…
Let's Chat . . . With Maurice Matthews
Maurice T. Matthews
Our Man In Des Moines
Harry Mauck, Jr., associate editor of The Nonpareil, has moved his typewriter to Des Moines . . .
Mauck Grant Will Provide Seminars For Newswriters
Harry Mauck Jr.
Nonpareil Editor Harry Mauck Dies
Harry Mauck Jr. . . . spent 44 years on The Nonpareil, serving in various positions from reporter to managing editor. His last position was associate editor, writing editorials and covering the Iowa legislature.
1868 City Directory
Bushnell's Business and Resident Directory of Council Bluffs, 1868.
Containing a history and general review of the city and what it contains. Also a map of city and railroads. July 1, 1868. Compiled and published by Joseph P. Bushnell.
Containing a history and general review of the city and what it contains. Also a map of city and railroads. July 1, 1868. Compiled and published by Joseph P. Bushnell.
1866 City Directory and Emigrants' Guide
Directory of the city of Council Bluffs and emigrants' guide to the gold regions of the west, 1866 by W. S. Burke.
Photograph of Jean and Inez Bregant
Portrait of Jean and Inez Bregant