The old wooden bandstand was built back in 1882 so that performers like C.L. Barnhouse's Iowa Brigade Band could entertain spectators from around the county. The bandstand was originally built to cover the cap underneath that came about as a result…
This is a photograph taken of Samuel H.M. Byers at the onset of the Civil War in 1861. Byers served in the Union Army during the Civil War and gained a great deal of inspiration for his poetic writing during the war. Byers's most famous work is a…
This is a portrait of John R. Needham, founder and editor of Oskaloosa, Iowa's most famous newspaper; the Oskaloosa Herald. In addition to his passion for news and writing, Needham was also politically active, so much so that he eventually became…
This is a photograph of Nancy Lacey Smith, sister of Congressman John F. Lacey from the 6th Iowa District in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1890 and 1906.
This is a photograph of John Mills Lacey, father of Congressman John F. Lacey, who represented the 6th Iowa District in the United States House of Representatives between 1890 and 1906. John Mills Lacey raised his family in West Virginia until he…
This is an image of Congressman John F. Lacey's daughter, Bernice, goofing around on the family tennis court circa 1900. Women's apparel around 1900 was not the most comfortable, especially if playing a sport like tennis, as seen here. Congressman…
This is a photograph of Martha (Newell) Lacey in her carriage outside of her home circa 1890. Congressman Lacey and Martha, who he referred to as Mattie, lived at 301 North Market Street for a number of years. Eventually, after Congressman Lacey…
This is a photograph of Martha (Newell) Lacey posing in the front of her and Congressman Lacey's home at 301 North Market Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa, circa 1890.
This is an image of the inside of Congressman John F. Lacey's apartment while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, between 1890 and 1906. In the background of the photo is Martha (Newell) Lacey, Congressman Lacey's wife.
This is an image of Congressman John F. Lacey's apartment while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, between 1890 and 1906. Lacey represented the 6th Iowa District and resided in Oskaloosa, Iowa until his death in 1913.