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North side of the Square, Oskaloosa, circa 1909; Mahaska County, Iowa
A snapshot taken on the north side of the Oskaloosa town square in 1909. Crissy and Crissy is the store focused on in this picture, as the store was owned and operated by two women, pictured here.
Taking a break at the Oskaloosa Brick Yard, 1900; Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
This picture captures the appearance and stamina of people who perform physical labor all day long. These are brickyard workers from the Oskaloosa Brick Yard in 1900. One can tell that the men had already put in a full day's work, based on their…
Taintor, IA, 1882 map; Prairie Township; Mahaska County; Iowa
Taintor was a village established in 1882 as a central trading point for farmers, pioneers, and their families. This is a map of Taintor from the original plat in 1882.
World War I propaganda; Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County
This is a propaganda piece dating to World War I, used as a tool to try and recruit men to enlist in the American Army. This specific piece asks American men to enlist in the army to help crush the Kaiser from Germany, as the thumb in the picture is…
Downtown Picture of Beacon, circa 1910; Mahaska County, Iowa
This is a picture of downtown Beacon, Iowa, circa 1910. Note the railroad track running straight through the middle of the busy downtown block pictured here. Beacon used to service more people via railroad than its neighbor, Oskaloosa.
Currier Mill on the South Skunk River, late 1800's; Oskaloosa, IA; Mahaska County
The Currier Mill was a grist mill opened in the late 1870's and situated on the South Skunk River, north of the Highway 92 bridge today. The Currier Mill closed in 1919. This is a picture of the mill as it appeared in the late 1800's.
Marsenus Cutts Home, circa 1895; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is a photograph taken of Marsenus Cutts's home circa 1895. The house was located on 604 1st Avenue East, near the downtown area of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Pictured outside the home are members of the Cutts family.
Scene along High Avenue East, Oskaloosa, 1930's; Mahaska County, Iowa
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.
Civil War soldier with his horse and dog, 1861-1865
This is a photo of a Civil War soldier at an encampment during the Fall or Winter during the Conflict. It was common for a soldier to bring his family and belongings with him to camp during the war. Here you can see the soldier's dog alongside him,…
Spencer House, Historic Home in Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
The Spencer house is one of the historic homes found in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It is located on 1st Avenue East and was owned by Amos P. Spencer. The date of this picture is unknown, but the house itself was most likely built in the late 19th Century.