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Northwest corner of South Market Street and 1st Avenue West with Streetcar #102, Oskaloosa, 1925; Mahaska County, Iowa
This is what the downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa area looked like in 1925. This photograph was taken of the northwest corner of South Market Street and 1st Avenue West. Note streetcar #102 still in operation at this point, but also note the number of…
Margaret Nelson, (b. 1821 d. 1891-11-24); Mother; Wife; Farmer; Pioneer; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
Margaret Nelson could be summarized as the epitome of a pioneer mother and spouse. Moving with her husband, Daniel Nelson, in the late 1840's to Mahaska County, Iowa, Margaret had to endure a great deal once arriving. Facing the elements, wild…
Mahaska County: Township 74 North, Range 16 West, 5th Meridian
The Des Moines River Grant Plat Book is a collection of maps that were created between 1837-1851 and detail the land by county and township of the developing State of Iowa. Details show land ownership, depict the raw land and natural occurrences, and…
Mahaska County: Township 75 North, Range 16 West, 5th Meridian
The Des Moines River Grant Plat Book is a collection of maps that were created between 1837-1851 and detail the land by county and township of the developing State of Iowa. Details show land ownership, depict the raw land and natural occurrences, and…
Peoria, IA, 1913 map; Richland Township; Mahaska County; Iowa
Peoria was first referred to in old history books as "Warrensville", after an early settler named James L. Warren, but the first log cabin built in Peoria was by a man named Bukley. The town was platted by Theodric Spain, George Westlake, and…
The Knights Templar Band, 1886-1890; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
In Oskaloosa, Iowa, music has always been appreciated and taken seriously by its bands. One of the first bands in Oskaloosa was the Knights Templar Band, formed out of the musical brotherhood that existed within the town. On weekends and on special…
Oskaloosa City Band, circa 1930; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the city or municipal bands of the town come to mind. Since the 1880's, Oskaloosa has placed a special emphasis on its band. From the Knights Templar Band to the C.L. Barnhouse Brigade Band, Oskaloosa's…
Mahaska County: Township 76 North, Range 17 West, 5th Meridian
The Des Moines River Grant Plat Book is a collection of maps that were created between 1837-1851 and detail the land by county and township of the developing State of Iowa. Details show land ownership, depict the raw land and natural occurrences, and…
Mahaska County: Township 75 North, Range 17 West, 5th Meridian
The Des Moines River Grant Plat Book is a collection of maps that were created between 1837-1851 and detail the land by county and township of the developing State of Iowa. Details show land ownership, depict the raw land and natural occurrences, and…
Mahaska County: Township 74 North, Range 15 West, 5th Meridian
The Des Moines River Grant Plat Book is a collection of maps that were created between 1837-1851 and detail the land by county and township of the developing State of Iowa. Details show land ownership, depict the raw land and natural occurrences, and…