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C.L. Barnhouse (1864-1929); Musician, Conductor, Businessman; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the name C.L. Barnhouse comes to mind often. Barnhouse came to Iowa from West Virginia as a young adult in search of a successful music career. In 1890, he made Oskaloosa, Iowa his residence and formed the…
C.L. Barnhouse and the Knights of Pythias Brigade Band, State Encampment in Marshalltown, 1896; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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 and the Municipal Brigade Band, circa 1896; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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 and the Knights of Pythias Brigade Band Member Key, August 27-September 2, 1892, Iowa State Fair; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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 and the Knights of Pythias Brigade Band, August 27-September 2, 1892, Iowa State Fair; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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…
Oskaloosa College; Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa College, not to be confused with Penn College which is also located in Oskaloosa, was the first college to open in Mahaska County in 1861. George T. Carpenter served as Oskaloosa College's first president. The college was never…
The Iowa Brigade Band Oskaloosa led by C.L. Barnhouse, Bandmaster in 1896
This is an image depicting the members of the Iowa Brigade Band in 1896. The band was led by the legendary bandmaster and composer C.L. Barnhouse, who is pictured in the center of this display. The band was very popular among the people of…
C.L. Barnhouse in Iowa Brigade Band Uniform, Circa 1895; Oskaloosa, Iowa
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the name C.L. Barnhouse comes to mind often. Barnhouse came to Iowa from West Virginia as a young adult in search of a successful music career. In 1890, he made Oskaloosa, Iowa his residence and formed the…
Relaxing at the Elmhurst Country Club in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1928
This is a photograph of gentleman enjoying a drink after playing eighteen holes of golf at the Elmhurst Country Club in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The course and country club opened in 1928 and was in business until 2008, when it closed its doors, but was…
Gentlemen at the Elmhurst Country Club in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1928
The Elmhurst Country Club in Oskaloosa, Iowa opened in 1928. Many luncheons and banquets were held there until the country club closed in 2008 and was reopened in 2008 as Oskaloosa Golf. Seated in the middle of the photograph is C.L. Barnhouse,…