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Horse and Buggy Scene in Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, Late 1800's; Mahaska County
This image captures the common method of transportation used in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in the late 1800's. The horse and buggy served many Americans during this time period and were utilized until the 1910's, when the automobile industry changed the…
A View of 1st Avenue East in Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1900
This 1900 photograph taken of Oskaloosa, Iowa's famous town square and Mahaska County Courthouse from 1st Avenue East captures the organization and layout of Midwest towns of the period. Space was set aside at the town square so that horses and…
Downtown at Square, Oskaloosa, Iowa, Late 1800's
Pictured here is the town square of Oskaloosa, Iowa as it appeared in the late 1800's. Note the number of wagons that have parked around the perimeter of the town square, as was common and highly encouraged, especially if the wagons had goods to…
Winter in Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, Early 1900's
This was the how the downtown of Oskaloosa, Iowa appeared in the early 1900's. Brutal winters in Iowa made travel very difficult and almost remote at times, even if it was just to travel to the downtown area to pick up something from a store. Note…
Market Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1930's
Pictured here is an image of Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa. Market Street was one of two main streets that go through the town; the other being A Avenue, also known as Route 92. Market Street continues to serve the downtown Oskaloosa…
Corner of First Avenue East and South Market Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1910
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…
Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, Late 1800's
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…
Downtown Street Scene in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1935
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…
Mingling in the Street, Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1910
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…
Looking south on North Market Street, Oskaloosa, 1896; Mahaska County, Iowa
Shortly after the main street in downtown Oskaloosa was paved, this is what North and South Market Street looked like in 1896. It was shortly after this picture was taken, that paving began on the roads that intersected with Market Street (i.e. High…