Much of the livelihood of Mahaska County, and for that matter, Iowa, has depended on farming, and the success each year brings. Many came to Iowa to make a fresh start and begin farming on soil that hadn't been used over and over again. This held…
Much of the livelihood of Mahaska County, and for that matter, Iowa, has depended on farming, and the success each year brings. Many came to Iowa to make a fresh start and begin farming on soil that hadn't been used over and over again. This held…
Much of the livelihood of Mahaska County, and for that matter, Iowa, has depended on farming, and the success each year brings. Many came to Iowa to make a fresh start and begin farming on soil that hadn't been used over and over again. This held…
This scene depicts travelers going through the busy river town of Eddyville, Iowa, in the late 1800's. During this time period, travelers wanting access over the river had to pay a toll, much like travelers have to do today when they travel long…
This is a picture taken of men working on the construction of the new City Hall building in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in the Spring of 1912. It would be completed before the end of that year.
This is an image of the inside of Congressman John F. Lacey's apartment while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, between 1890 and 1906. In the background of the photo is Martha (Newell) Lacey, Congressman Lacey's wife.
This is an image of Congressman John F. Lacey's apartment while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, between 1890 and 1906. Lacey represented the 6th Iowa District and resided in Oskaloosa, Iowa until his death in 1913.
This is a photograph taken of Congressman John F. Lacey on August 4, 1905 with a group of distinguished gentleman at the Golden Gate Hotel to honor Lacey, who is at the bottom right center of the photo. Lacey was a member of the U.S. House of…
This is a photograph taken of Congressman John F. Lacey circa 1905 on a ship of some sort. The gentleman he is posing with is unknown. Lacey was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and represented the 6th Iowa District from 1890-1908. …
This is a photograph taken of Congressman John F. Lacey circa 1905 on a ship of some sort. Lacey was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and represented the 6th Iowa District from 1890-1908. Lacey's most important work is known as the…
