This is a photograph taken of downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa circa 1910. This image focuses on the corners of 1st Avenue East and South Market Street, each street being the source of numerous shops and businesses during this time. Just across the street…
This is a photograph taken of downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa in the late 1800's along South Market Street and 1st Avenue East. Market Street is also known as Iowa Route 63 and serves as one of Oskaloosa's main two roads, the other one being A Avenue…
This is what a familiar scene would appear as in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa around 1935. The automobile has become the chosen method of transportation for residents of the community. Places where people used to park their horse and buggy have now…
It was not uncommon to see vendors, residents, and visitors mingle with each other on the streets of downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa in the early 20th Century. It was a great way to promote a business, make a friend, or just be courteous. In this…
