Logs for SM IC
13-Dec-06
25-Nov-05
The Carnegie Library at 212 South Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa opened its doors on Thursday, October 27, 1904. An addition was built and dedicated on Sunday, November 10, 1963. The library was moved into a new building in 1981 and the old Carnegie Library now houses commerical offices.
23-Nov-05
Coralville Iowa 1876 Schoolhouse. This looks a little larger than most but it is listed as a one-room school house. Originally, classes were held on the first floor, with the second floor being used as the gymnasium and auditorium.
It now houses the Johnson County Historical Society.
It now houses the Johnson County Historical Society.
20-Nov-05
These unique birdhouses are in front of a house advertising antiques south of Iowa City Iowa on Hwy 1.
18-Nov-05
The mission of the Iowa Firefighters Memorial is to forever honor, celebrate and inspire the spirit, courage and service of Iowa firefighters-past, present and future. It is located in Coralville Iowa near Interstate 80.
08-Nov-05
06-Nov-05
Coralville Dam Coralville, Iowa.
Coralville Lake was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938 as a means of moderating stream flows on the Iowa River. Construction of the dam began in 1949, was delayed by the Korean Conflict, and was completed in 1958. Coralville Dam regulates runoff from 3,084 square miles of land upstream providing flood protection to 1,703 square miles of Iowa River valley below the dam.
Type: Earth Filled Embankment
Length: 1,400 feet
Height: 100 feet
Top Width: 40 feet
Dam Elevation (top of dam): 743 feet
Coralville Lake was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938 as a means of moderating stream flows on the Iowa River. Construction of the dam began in 1949, was delayed by the Korean Conflict, and was completed in 1958. Coralville Dam regulates runoff from 3,084 square miles of land upstream providing flood protection to 1,703 square miles of Iowa River valley below the dam.
Type: Earth Filled Embankment
Length: 1,400 feet
Height: 100 feet
Top Width: 40 feet
Dam Elevation (top of dam): 743 feet
04-Nov-05
The Englert Theatre (221 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA). is locally significant as a cultural landmark and downtown entertainment venue known to generations of Iowa City residents and University of Iowa students. It has been the site of both live performances and first-run movies since its construction in 1912.
On the National Level, the Englert Theatre has been designated as an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Englert Theatre is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2001)
Periods of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974.
On the National Level, the Englert Theatre has been designated as an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Englert Theatre is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2001)
Periods of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974.
03-Nov-05
This is on the downtown pedistrian mall in Iowa City, Iowa. Chess pieces may be checked out at the Iowa City Public Library adjacent to the chess board at 123 S. Linn St.
This depot was part of the Rock Island system and now houses several business, including a law office.
It sits on Wright Street near downtown Iowa City.
A little history:
On February 5, 1853, the railroad incorporators saw Ariticles of Association executed under the laws of Iowa to create the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Company with authority to construct and operate a railroad from Davenport to Council Bluffs.
Iowa Citians, fearful that the railroad might not reach their town, then the capitol of the state, decided to post a $50,000 bonus to the builders if the line was finished and a train run into the station on or before midnight December 31, 1855.
The line to Muscatine was finished first and on November 20, 1855 the first train ever to operate in Iowa departed from Davenport with six crowded coaches for the run to Muscatine.
But the builders had not forgotten Iowa City's $50,000. On December 31, in a temperature of 30 degrees below zero, the rails were just 1,000 feet short of their goal. Crews worked feverishly to finish the job. Ties were dropped on the staked earth and rails spiked hurriedly in place. Finally, with only minutes to go, a signal was given for the engine to approach. It couldn't move. It was frozen and dead on center. With the help of every available man, chains attached to the pilot and pinch bars under the wheels, the workmen pinched and pushed to slide the engine to the station seconds before the old year rang out.
It sits on Wright Street near downtown Iowa City.
A little history:
On February 5, 1853, the railroad incorporators saw Ariticles of Association executed under the laws of Iowa to create the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Company with authority to construct and operate a railroad from Davenport to Council Bluffs.
Iowa Citians, fearful that the railroad might not reach their town, then the capitol of the state, decided to post a $50,000 bonus to the builders if the line was finished and a train run into the station on or before midnight December 31, 1855.
The line to Muscatine was finished first and on November 20, 1855 the first train ever to operate in Iowa departed from Davenport with six crowded coaches for the run to Muscatine.
But the builders had not forgotten Iowa City's $50,000. On December 31, in a temperature of 30 degrees below zero, the rails were just 1,000 feet short of their goal. Crews worked feverishly to finish the job. Ties were dropped on the staked earth and rails spiked hurriedly in place. Finally, with only minutes to go, a signal was given for the engine to approach. It couldn't move. It was frozen and dead on center. With the help of every available man, chains attached to the pilot and pinch bars under the wheels, the workmen pinched and pushed to slide the engine to the station seconds before the old year rang out.
