View looking southwest. Alva was the son of Timothy W. Townsend, who operated a photograph gallery in Iowa City 1866-1880, and again beginning in 1890. Alva worked in his father's studio beginning at age 17, around 1890. This information is from…
View looking northwest. Medical Labs located in lower center of photograph, east of University Hospital. Veteran's Administration Hospital in upper center of photograph was dedicated Mar. 16, 1952. Finkbine Park temporary student housing is visible…