Pictured here is a postcard displaying one of many churches in Oskaloosa, Iowa around 1900. This church happens to be the First Presbyterian Church, which was erected around 1852 by Reverend R. A. McAyeal. The church was located on the corner of…
Pictured here is a postcard exhibiting the qualities of the Downing Hotel, located opposite the town square in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Postcards from the late 19th Century and early 20th Century display the very best sites and scenes available that the…
This is a photo taken during the Civil War outside of the post office in Oskaloosa, Iowa. As one could imagine, mail was of the utmost important during the conflict, as soldiers depended on letters and packages from loved ones, and family members…
This is a photograph of men working at the Pomeroy Rock Quarry in Oskaloosa, Iowa. For a number of years, the quarry has supplied construction workers with the supplies they needed in order to achieve success in their line of work. This picture was…
Pleasant Grove Township is located in the northeastern most point of Mahaska County. The only community that still exists in Pleasant Grove Township is Barnes City. However, Agricola and Oneska were other small villages that once existed in the…
This is a picture sent to U.S. Congressman John F. Lacey of the 6th Iowa District of William Howard Taft campaigning for President of the United States on September 25, 1908, in Fairfield, Iowa. Taft went on to win the Election of 1908.
Built 1860s by carpenter Phillip Hoffman. After his death in 1902, the house was occupied by his son, Phillip Hoffman, Jr., one of the editors and owners of the "Oskaloosa Daily and Weekly Herald." The owners from 1976 to 1983 were Mr. and Mrs. Homer…
Built 1860s by carpenter Phillip Hoffman. After his death in 1902, the house was occupied by his son, Phillip Hoffman, Jr., one of the editors and owners of the "Oskaloosa Daily and Weekly Herald." The owners from 1976 to 1983 were Mr. and Mrs. Homer…
Built 1860s by carpenter Phillip Hoffman. After his death in 1902, the house was occupied by his son, Phillip Hoffman, Jr., one of the editors and owners of the "Oskaloosa Daily and Weekly Herald." The owners from 1976 to 1983 were Mr. and Mrs. Homer…
