This snapshot captures the scene on High Avenue West in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in 1894. For the first time, this major street in Oskaloosa would be paved, and people were excited about it, as can be seen by commoners in the background of the photograph. …
This is how the north side of High Avenue appeared between North 2nd and 3rd Streets in the 1930's, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Note the old cars situated in the photograph and the tire store in business there at the time.
This is what High Avenue East looked like around 1910 in the downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, area. Note the streetcar in operation at this point in time. It was short-lived however, as the streetcar system was out of operation in Oskaloosa by the 1920's.
This is what High Avenue East looked like around 1910 in the downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, area. Note the streetcar in operation at this point in time. It was short-lived however, as the streetcar system was out of operation in Oskaloosa by the 1920's.
This is a picture of what High Avenue West looked like in the late 1880's. If the same person was taking this photograph today, he/she would be standing on top of Penn Central Mall to do it. When looking at this photo, High Avenue West and High…
This is a picture of the Lacey Block on the 100 block of North Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa. The block was named after Congressman John F. Lacey, who lived on the very same block in Oskaloosa. Aside from being a lawyer and Congressman,…
This is a photograph of the Lacey Building, taken in 1885. It was named after its owner, Congressman John F. Lacey, a prominent attorney, legislator, and Civil War veteran. The building was at 105 High Avenue West and housed Willard and Weeks…
John F. Lacey was a successful soldier, attorney, and businessman in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Pictured here is one of his many successful business ventures, the Lacey Hotel, dating to circa 1898.
John F. Lacey was a successful soldier, attorney, and businessman in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Pictured here is one of his many successful business ventures, the Lacey Hotel, dating from 1903-1913.
This is an image of the 100 block of High Avenue West looking northeast toward Market Street in the early 1930's Oskaloosa, Iowa, after the Great Depression had hit the American economy.
