When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the name C.L. Barnhouse comes to mind often. Barnhouse came to Iowa from West Virginia as a young adult in search of a successful music career. In 1890, he made Oskaloosa, Iowa his residence and formed the…
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the city or municipal bands of the town come to mind. Since the 1880's, Oskaloosa has placed a special emphasis on its band. From the Knights Templar Band to the C.L. Barnhouse Brigade Band, Oskaloosa's…
Oskaloosa College was founded in 1863 by the Christian Church. In 1881 a number of faculty moved to Des Moines and founded Drake University. In 1902, the building was purchased by Charles S. Burton of Canton, Missouri, and he moved his…
Oskaloosa College was founded in 1863 by the Christian Church. In 1881 a number of faculty moved to Des Moines and founded Drake University. In 1902, the building was purchased by Charles S. Burton of Canton, Missouri, and he moved his…
Oskaloosa College was founded in 1863 by the Christian Church. In 1881 a number of faculty moved to Des Moines and founded Drake University. In 1902, the building was purchased by Charles S. Burton of Canton, Missouri, and he moved his…
Oskaloosa College was founded in 1863 by the Christian Church. In 1881 a number of faculty moved to Des Moines and founded Drake University. In 1902, the building was purchased by Charles S. Burton of Canton, Missouri, and he moved his…
Oskaloosa College was founded in 1863 by the Christian Church. In 1881 a number of faculty moved to Des Moines and founded Drake University. In 1902, the building was purchased by Charles S. Burton of Canton, Missouri, and he moved his…
2nd Regimental Knights of Pythias directed by C. L. Barnhouse playing at Marshalltown Fair in 1899.The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias promotes cooperation and friendship between people of good will.
