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Iowa Collection (#9)

"Iowa: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Step back in time with the Iowa 1852 Map, tracing the footsteps of pioneers who shaped this great state

Background imageIowa Collection: Monument to Sargeant Floyd of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Sioux City Iowa

Monument to Sargeant Floyd of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Sioux City Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: IA, Jackson County, Baled corn stalks

IA, Jackson County, Baled corn stalks

Background imageIowa Collection: Road bicyclist takes water break at the Hogback Covered Bridge in Madison County

Road bicyclist takes water break at the Hogback Covered Bridge in Madison County, Iowa, USA (RM)

Background imageIowa Collection: Rotunda of the state capitol buildng in Des Moines, Iowa

Rotunda of the state capitol buildng in Des Moines, Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: IA, Dubuque, Port of Dubuque, Star Brewery Complex (Romanesque style), built in 1898

IA, Dubuque, Port of Dubuque, Star Brewery Complex (Romanesque style), built in 1898, and Shot Tower

Background imageIowa Collection: Winterset Iowa bridge famous Bridges of Madison County and Roseman Bridge

Winterset Iowa bridge famous Bridges of Madison County and Roseman Bridge

Background imageIowa Collection: USA, North America, Iowa

USA, North America, Iowa
Bicycling on the Wabash Trace Railtrail near Malvern, Iowa (MR)

Background imageIowa Collection: Perfect calendar image of farm near Dyersville Iowa with red barn and corn rows

Perfect calendar image of farm near Dyersville Iowa with red barn and corn rows

Background imageIowa Collection: USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Background imageIowa Collection: IA, Dubuque, Dubuque County Courthouse, Beaux Arts Style, constructed in 1891

IA, Dubuque, Dubuque County Courthouse, Beaux Arts Style, constructed in 1891, on the National Register of Historic Places

Background imageIowa Collection: Winterset Iowa home of Bridges Of Madison County, famous Holliwell Bridge 1880 movie

Winterset Iowa home of Bridges Of Madison County, famous Holliwell Bridge 1880 movie

Background imageIowa Collection: AMERICAN TRAIN, 1850s. Train connecting Iowa and Connecticut, 1, 300 miles, in three days

AMERICAN TRAIN, 1850s. Train connecting Iowa and Connecticut, 1, 300 miles, in three days, carrying 360 passengers, luggage, and U.S. mail. Wood engraving, American, 1850s

Background imageIowa Collection: GUIDE TO PIKEs PEAK, 1859. Cover of L. J. Eastins Emigrants Guide to Pikes Peak

GUIDE TO PIKEs PEAK, 1859. Cover of L. J. Eastins Emigrants Guide to Pikes Peak, published at Leavenworth City
GUIDE TO PIKEs PEAK, 1859. Cover of L.J. Eastins Emigrants Guide to Pikes Peak, published at Leavenworth City, Kansas Territory, 1859

Background imageIowa Collection: IOWA: JEFFERSON CITY, 1869. Wood engraving, 1869

IOWA: JEFFERSON CITY, 1869. Wood engraving, 1869

Background imageIowa Collection: IOWA: SIOUX CITY, 1889. Corn Palace at Sioux City, Iowa. Line engraving, 1889

IOWA: SIOUX CITY, 1889. Corn Palace at Sioux City, Iowa. Line engraving, 1889

Background imageIowa Collection: CANALS: IOWA, 1889. Lock and canal at Keokuk, Iowa. Line engraving, 1889

CANALS: IOWA, 1889. Lock and canal at Keokuk, Iowa. Line engraving, 1889

Background imageIowa Collection: RAILROADS: CHINESE LABOR. Chinese coolies employed to work on the transcontinental railroad

RAILROADS: CHINESE LABOR. Chinese coolies employed to work on the transcontinental railroad crossing the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1870

Background imageIowa Collection: CHINESE LABORERS, 1870. Chinese coolies employed to work on the transcontinental railroad crossing

CHINESE LABORERS, 1870. Chinese coolies employed to work on the transcontinental railroad crossing the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1870

Background imageIowa Collection: Can you stop? - Speed and stopping distance - Iowa State Saf

Can you stop? - Speed and stopping distance - Iowa State Safety Council. Safety poster features a chart including miles per hour, feet per second, and estimated distance required to react, brake

Background imageIowa Collection: Battle of Jackson, Mississippi--Gallant charge of the 17th I

Battle of Jackson, Mississippi--Gallant charge of the 17th Iowa, 80th Ohio and 10th Missouri, supported by the first and third brigades of the seventh division. Date c1863

Background imageIowa Collection: Panorama of Rock Island, Ill. A seen from Davenport, Iowa

Panorama of Rock Island, Ill. A seen from Davenport, Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: Panorama of Davenport, Iowa. As seen from the Harper-House

Panorama of Davenport, Iowa. As seen from the Harper-House, Rock-Island, Ill

Background imageIowa Collection: Holstein-Friesian cattle of the Brookbank herd. Iowa City, I

Holstein-Friesian cattle of the Brookbank herd. Iowa City, Iowa. Date c1886 Oct. 25

Background imageIowa Collection: One of John Scotts children recovering from a severe attack

One of John Scotts children recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia, Ringgold, Iowa. Date 1937 Jan

Background imageIowa Collection: Resident of shacktown, Dubuque, Iowa

Resident of shacktown, Dubuque, Iowa. Date 1940 Apr

Background imageIowa Collection: Farmer in Estherville, Iowa

Farmer in Estherville, Iowa. Date 1936 Dec

Background imageIowa Collection: Detail of side of house, Earl Pauley farm near Smithland, Io

Detail of side of house, Earl Pauley farm near Smithland, Iowa. Date 1936 Dec

Background imageIowa Collection: Marcus Miller and family in shack that he built himself. Spe

Marcus Miller and family in shack that he built himself. Spencer, Iowa. This is half the house. Miller is a hired hand who has managed to save enough to make a part payment on seven

Background imageIowa Collection: Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in Shantytown

Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in Shantytown, Spencer, Iowa. Date 1936 Dec. Mrs. Charles Benning sweeping steps of shack in Shantytown, Spencer, Iowa. Date 1936 Dec

Background imageIowa Collection: Show on midway, Central Iowa 4-H Club fair, Marshalltown, Io

Show on midway, Central Iowa 4-H Club fair, Marshalltown, Iowa. Date 1939 Sept

Background imageIowa Collection: Dubuque, Iowa, National Association of Managers signboard

Dubuque, Iowa, National Association of Managers signboard. Date 1940 Apr

Background imageIowa Collection: Ak-sar-ben toll bridge between Iowa and Nebraska. Omaha

Ak-sar-ben toll bridge between Iowa and Nebraska. Omaha. Date 1938 Nov

Background imageIowa Collection: C. & NW RR, Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the r

C. & NW RR, Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa. Date 1943 April. C. & NW RR, Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: A tubercular painter from Iowa and part of his family of nin

A tubercular painter from Iowa and part of his family of nine who are stranded and penniless in New Mexico. Date 1937 Aug

Background imageIowa Collection: Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highw

Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highway. Depression refugees from Iowa. Left Iowa in 1932 because of fathers ill health

Background imageIowa Collection: Shooting marbles, Woodbine, Iowa

Shooting marbles, Woodbine, Iowa. Date 1940 May

Background imageIowa Collection: Children reading Sunday papers, Rustan brothers farm near D

Children reading Sunday papers, Rustan brothers farm near Dickens, Iowa. Note convenience of running water in background. This farm was formerly owner operated but they are now tenants of

Background imageIowa Collection: National Association of Manufacturers sign, Dubuque, Iowa

National Association of Manufacturers sign, Dubuque, Iowa. Date 1940 Apr

Background imageIowa Collection: Henry Monk and two of his stepchildren on their farm near Ru

Henry Monk and two of his stepchildren on their farm near Ruthven, Iowa. Date 1936 Dec

Background imageIowa Collection: The only home of a depression-routed family of nine from Iow

The only home of a depression-routed family of nine from Iowa. Date 1936 Aug

Background imageIowa Collection: Waterloo, Iowa - USA - Syndicate Block and YMCA

Waterloo, Iowa - USA - Syndicate Block and YMCA Building. Date: 1906

Background imageIowa Collection: Waterloo, Iowa - USA - Melan Arch Bridge

Waterloo, Iowa - USA - Melan Arch Bridge
Waterloo, Iowa - USA - The Melan Arch Bridge and the Wholesale District. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageIowa Collection: Corn ethanol processing plant

Corn ethanol processing plant, Shenandoah, Iowa, USA. Corn ethanol is a biofuel that is primarily used in the United States as an alternative to gasoline and petroleum

Background imageIowa Collection: NATI2A-00164

NATI2A-00164
Sauk and Fox Native Americans, Algonquian speaking people of the Great Lakes, 1850s. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIowa Collection: EVNT2A-00071

EVNT2A-00071
Battle of Bad Axe in Wisconsin, ending the Black Hawk War, 1832. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageIowa Collection: USA, IOWA, Madison County, Winterset: Howells Farm, Pumpkin Wagon / Autumn

USA, IOWA, Madison County, Winterset: Howells Farm, Pumpkin Wagon / Autumn

Background imageIowa Collection: Ole. Tonnesen, blacksmith and wagon shop

Ole. Tonnesen, blacksmith and wagon shop, Iowa

Background imageIowa Collection: Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin Enabnit

Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing a black strapless dress with the skirt split to reveal shapely stockinged legs. By her feet is a small Pomeranian-type dog




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"Iowa: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Step back in time with the Iowa 1852 Map, tracing the footsteps of pioneers who shaped this great state. Explore Madison County's hidden gem - Hogback Covered Bridge, a testament to Iowa's rich heritage since its construction in 1884. Behold the majestic Des Moines skyline with the State Capitol standing tall as a symbol of progress and governance. This architectural marvel captures the essence of Iowa's resilience and determination. Marvel at Merlin Enabnit's masterpiece captured in "This cost a pretty figure, " showcasing Iowa's vibrant art scene that captivates hearts and minds alike. Dubuque's business section reveals opulent houses where prosperity thrives, reflecting an affluent lifestyle nestled within this charming city. Witness history unfold as a P-51 Mustang soars alongside a B-17 Flying Fortress, commemorating Iowa's contribution to aviation excellence during times of war. Froelich stands proud as an emblematic town representing rural America’s spirit and hard work. Immerse yourself in Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster; let your imagination take flight amidst dreams soaring through vast skies. Discover downtown from atop the State Capitol for breathtaking panoramic views that capture both past and present. The grandeur State Capitol leaves visitors awe-inspired by its regal architecture while embodying democratic values cherished by Iowans throughout generations. Experience Waterloo’s bustling streets through its meticulously detailed map – every corner holds stories waiting to be explored. Iowa beckons you with open arms - embrace its diverse landscapes, historical treasures, artistic endeavors, aviation triumphs, and thriving communities. Let this captivating state weave unforgettable memories into your journey through life.