https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?collection=41&output=atom <![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> 2024-03-28T19:01:07+00:00 Omeka https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49682 <![CDATA[Coliseum]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Coliseum

Description

(front) Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Enos. B. Hunt, Jr., Pub., Des Moines, Iowa.
White brick building with large windows, seen from across the street. A horse and buggy wait by the building; a streetlamp and fire hydrant can be seen by the street.
Correspondence: July 24-11- Dear Sis:- / I suppose you are having / a good time. Everybody / is real well. We are having / some cool weather & I have about / caught up with my work, & feel more / like myself since it is cool. Harry / is in Waterloo since the 4th but just / got started to work. I was to (ind) / Give my regards / Schmidt (ind) Running horizontal: Think I will run / around myself / a little Address: Mrs. Rose Crowley / C/0 927 Le Clair St. / Davenport / Ia.

Date

ca. 1911

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

14x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0062A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,61
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49681 <![CDATA[Locust Street Bridge]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Locust Street Bridge

Description

(front) Locust Street Bridge, showing Library and Coliseum, / Des Moines, Iowa. (lower right corner) P-23549 (back) Logo "PSC" Superior Quality
View of the Locust St. Bridge with the Library and Coliseum in background. The bridge is bustling with activity, including carriages, bicycles, and a streetcar, as well as people on foot.
Correspondence: Rippey Ia / Oct. 20, 1913 Dear Sister / have gotten / along alright so far (ind) and / Margaret and children were here / yesterday. Snowed up here / yesterday evening, awfully / cold this morning. / Uncle Jake Rittgers is here now. / Mr. Armstrong went to Omaha / and we are here by ourselves / Uncle Jake takes care of grandma / while we do the chores. Lena. (written on left edge of card upside down) ask Ira if she will / cover my (ind) up so they wont (sic) (ind). Address: Miss Ada V. Roof, / Woodward, / Iowa / Box 85.

Date

ca. 1913

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0061A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,60
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49680 <![CDATA[Night in Des Moines]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Night in Des Moines

Description

(front) Municipal Building and Locust St. Bridge (upper left corner) Night in Des Moines (back) Logo "VO / Hammon / Publishing Co / Chicago" Trade Mark
Night view with Locust St. Bridge in foreground and the Municipal Building in background. Streetlamps light the bridge for pedestrians.
Correspondence: 6-14-21 / It is hotter here / than in Florida. / Having great trip / either on parade / or giving concerts / all day & night. / Paul. Address: Miss Brenda Rutledge. / 44 Killy Dr / Boston / Mass.

Date

ca. 1921

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

14x8.9 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0060A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,59
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49679 <![CDATA[Municipal Building]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Municipal Building

Description

(front) Municipal Building, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3840
A three-story, gray brick building seen from a bridge. Two figures are walking by the river, while people loiter on the grounds and enter the building.
Correspondence: Des Moines. Ia. April, 14- / Dear Uncle & Aunt:- / We received the spoon's (sic) / they are very, very, nice, / many thank's (sic) / yours Truly (sic). / Mrs & Mrs Bert Brown. Address: Dr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Jones. / Superior. / Neb.

Date

ca. 1912

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0059A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,58
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49678 <![CDATA[Polk County Court House]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Polk County Court House

Description

(front) Polk County Court House, Des Moines, Iowa. (lower left corner) 22434 (back) Souvenir Post Card Co., New York Printed in Germany.
View of the Court House in its architectural glory, with various arches, cornices, and statues, including a standing figure on top of the clock tower. Two American flags can be seen on the roof.
Correspondence: Dear friend. I / got home alright (sic), / I did not get to / got (sic) to Valley Jct. haha (sic) / say do you remember / the dome (underlined) of this / building. I do. haha (sic) / I want you to / write and tell me all / the news (underlined). So good-Bye (sic) / from your friend / Carrie Address: Miss Agnes Imus / Mt Ayr, / Iowa. / R.#.2.

Date

ca. 1908

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.6x8.6 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0058A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,57
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49677 <![CDATA[Court house]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Court house

Description

(front) Court House, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3839
The Court House in downtown Des Moines, showing part of the clock tower and the roof. A glimpse of a restaurant in the foreground, and various buildings in the background, including one with a clock tower.
Correspondence: August 15 / Dear Kids / how are you / all I haven't (sic) / got any word since / I came home. We / went to Mrs. Tonston's / funeral this fornoon (sic) / Kurt's Mother we / dident (sic) get much / rain hope you are / better It is awfull (sic) hot / Grover is a way (sic) / Thrashing ornite (sic) / Your (ind) Address: Mrs. C.N. Baker / 15th 14 W 88 St. / Desmoines (sic) / Iowa

Date

ca. 1911

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0057A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,56
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49676 <![CDATA[Union Depot]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Union Depot

Description

(front) Union Depot, Des Moines, Ia. (back) Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill. (sic) (lower right corner) 3814
View of Union Depot, white stone building, across a cobblestone street with streetcar tracks. Carriages wait outside the entrance.
Correspondence: Des Moines Ia / Dear folks at home. I arrived all / right and am working will / write you soon. (ind) and / (ind) me know about Albert. / It has been 17 below zero here. nice (sic) / warm weather you see / love to all Mae Address: Mrs H. - Kinzer / 306 - 2nd ave (sic) / Red Oak / Ia.

Date

ca. 1911

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0056A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,55
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49675 <![CDATA[Y.M.C.A.]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Y.M.C.A.

Description

(front) Y.M.C.A. Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa. 6422 (back) Made in Germany. A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York.
Red brick building with an arched entryway and what appears to be a bell tower. There is a fire escape down one side of the building and the letters "YMCA" in yellow down another.
Correspondence: What do you / think of our / Y.M.C.A / building? Mary. Address: Mr. Earl G. Sherwood / Wall Lake / Iowa / Box 126

Date

ca. 1910

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

8.9x13.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0055A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,54
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49674 <![CDATA[Y.W.C.A.]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Y.W.C.A.

Description

(front) Y.W.C.A., Des Moines, Iowa. (back) Enos B. Hunt Jr., Pub, Des Moines, IA. No. 610
Red brick building with white trim, four stories, American flag on roof. Signs over entrance and down side of building "YWCA"; sign above top floor "YOUNG WOMENS (sic) CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION".
Correspondence: Des Moines Ia / My dear Albert: / I have not heard / from Vera for a couple of / days. Do you ever write / to her? She was getting / along nicely the last time / I heard. I will write / you soon. / Lovingly / Mama Address: Geo. Albert Hitchcock / Galva / Ill. / #3 box 26.

Date

ca. 1910

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

14x8.8 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0054A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,53
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https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/49673 <![CDATA[Des Moines Waterworks]]> 2014-11-25T07:58:22+00:00

Title

Des Moines Waterworks

Description

Des Moines Waterworks, Des Moines, Iowa.
Waterworks Park grounds and main building, with smokestack.
Correspondence: Dear (ind) Pa / has just come / home on the / 6 train I dident (sic) / look for him / till (sic) Friday (sic) I / cant (sic) tell any news / the 160 is all right Mother Address: Miss (ind) J Mosier / Highland Park / 3120 - 3rd St / Des Moines / Iowa

Date

ca. 1913

Rights

The postcards in this collection were printed and posted before 1923. The Des Moines Public Library has determined, to the best of its knowledge, that this postcard and its text is in the public domain.

Format

13.7x8.7 cm
Postcard

Language

EN

Identifier

Des Moines Public Library Postcard Collection, Central Library Special Collections
PCA0053A.jpg
Public Buildings
http://ddr.lib.drake.edu/u?/dmpl,52
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