This is a picture of Wilfred M. Bauder, a bugler for Company H in the 168th Iowa Infantry, who was killed in action along the Ourcq River in France during World War I on July 28, 1918. Bauder was born on December 23, 1899, in Grinnell, Iowa, but…
Pictured here is the Westside of the Oskaloosa town square as it appeared in the late 1800's. The Westside of the square was located on South Market Street. The city park was located just across the street, which is where many of the town's…
The west side of Oskaloosa's town square as it appeared 1942. The tower at the far end of the picture is the Central Methodist Church. The state bank appears at the near end of the photograph.
The west side of Oskaloosa's town square as it appeared during the Civil War (1861-1865). The white fence line stood as a place for townspeople to park their horse or carriage while they went about their day visiting the various establishments…
This is a photograph taken of the men from Mahaska County who served in World War I at Glenwood Park in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The men were given a hearty welcome as they entered the Rock Island Depot in Oskaloosa, being greeted with a welcome arch and…
This is a photograph of the event known as the Walton Fire, which took place on the 100 block of High Avenue East, as depicted here looking west. To the left in the image is the Oskaloosa town square. The fire did extensive damage within the 100…
Pictured on the right of this image is Walter L. McQuiston posing inside his establishment; the McQuiston Grocery Store, around the year 1900. The store was located at 207-209 High Avenue West. The pose in this image was intended to display the…
Wilbur A. McNeill was a successful businessman in the coal mining industry. Born in 1843, McNeill gained his early education at Sandstone Seminary until 1861, when McNeill enlisted in the Fourth Illinois Cavalry to fight the Confederacy. McNeill…
The Young Men's Christian Association has played a pivotal role in the history of Mahaska County. Located in Oskaloosa, this YMCA has served as a place for growth spiritually and athletically for over a hundred years. This is a photograph taken of…
