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 a photograph of Martha (Newell) Lacey posing in the front of her and Congressman Lacey's home at 301 North Market Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa, circa 1890.
This is a photograph of Martha (Newell) Lacey in her carriage outside of her home circa 1890. Congressman Lacey and Martha, who he referred to as Mattie, lived at 301 North Market Street for a number of years. Eventually, after Congressman Lacey…
This is an image of Congressman John F. Lacey's daughter, Bernice, goofing around on the family tennis court circa 1900. Women's apparel around 1900 was not the most comfortable, especially if playing a sport like tennis, as seen here. Congressman…
This is a photograph of John Mills Lacey, father of Congressman John F. Lacey, who represented the 6th Iowa District in the United States House of Representatives between 1890 and 1906. John Mills Lacey raised his family in West Virginia until he…
This is a photograph of Nancy Lacey Smith, sister of Congressman John F. Lacey from the 6th Iowa District in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1890 and 1906.
This is a portrait of John R. Needham, founder and editor of Oskaloosa, Iowa's most famous newspaper; the Oskaloosa Herald. In addition to his passion for news and writing, Needham was also politically active, so much so that he eventually became…
This is a photograph taken of Samuel H.M. Byers at the onset of the Civil War in 1861. Byers served in the Union Army during the Civil War and gained a great deal of inspiration for his poetic writing during the war. Byers's most famous work is a…
This is a view of the Oskaloosa Post Office as it appeared circa 1940. To the left in the picture was Mercy Hospital. Today, the building is used as headquarters for the Democratic Party.
C.L. Barnhouse is known for his contributions to the music industry by establishing a successful music publishing company in Oskaloosa, Iowa. However, Barnhouse was an inspiration to the people of Mahaska County for the brigade band he led for…
