In Oskaloosa, Iowa, music has always been appreciated and taken seriously by its bands. One of the first bands in Oskaloosa was the Knights Templar Band, formed out of the musical brotherhood that existed within the town. On weekends and on special…
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 Oskaloosa and Mahaska County for the brigade band he…
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 Oskaloosa and Mahaska County for the brigade band he…
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…
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…
This is a historic district home located at 609 1st Avenue East in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The home is across the street from St. Mary's Catholic Church and is still in existence today.
This is a photograph taken of the Seeberger-Loring-Kilburn house, located at 509 High Avenue East. Many of the historic homes in Oskaloosa can be found along High Avenue, Market Street, and 1st Avenue East today.
This is a photograph taken of the home of W.A. McNeill, which was built between the years 1908-1909 by the architecture firm Hallett and Rawson. The outside of the home is built with limestone. Today, the home is host to a bed and breakfast and is…
This is a photograph taken of of the McNeill home in the late 1880's. The home was located on Park Place on the northeast side of Oskaloosa. The home burned down in May of 1924. At the time it burned down, the McNeill home was one of the finest…
This is a photograph taken of Marsenus Cutts's home circa 1895. The house was located on 604 1st Avenue East, near the downtown area of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Pictured outside the home are members of the Cutts family.