The Oskaloosa City Park has been a center of activity in the community for over a century, as events and entertainment have been conducted within the realm of the park. Also known as the town square, many businesses surround the park, so in many…
This is a photograph taken of the Oskaloosa Herald building and staff of the publication in 1888. Situated on the corner of South Market Street and A Avenue in downtown Oskaloosa, the paper was first established in 1850 under the title known as the…
The town square in many small towns across America served as a link for town members to connect with one another. In this photograph, for example, the square allowed for casual socialization among friends, spouses, and business owners. From the…
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…
This picture shows the hard work that went on in machine shops during the late 19th Century. This image was taken inside Seever's Mfg. Co. of men inside a machine shop. Seever's Mfg. Co. specialized in creating iron bridges, water heaters, and…
This is a picture of men working in the small farming community of Lacey, Iowa, in 1894. Lacey was a town named after Congressman John F. Lacey, who brought the railroad past this point named after him. The men pictured here look to be involved in…
The Young Men's Christian Association has played a pivotal role in the history of Mahaska County. Located in Oskaloosa, the YMCA has served as a place for growth, spiritually and athletically for over a hundred years. This photograph was taken of…
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…
