[The Rock of Ages near Durango, Iowa]

[The Rock of Ages near Durango, Iowa]

Loemker, Herman J., 1868-1937

A narrow spine of limestone is visible projecting upward from the top of a low hill. Tree cover the hill. An iron bridge, constructed on limestone abutments and spanning a small stream, may be seen below the rock. The photographer’s notes indicate that the rock formation was known as “The Rock of Ages,” and that this image was taken near Durango, Iowa.

Rock formations
Bridges
Durango (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
Herman J. Loemker Collection
Lantern slides

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass lantern slide scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

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Herman J. Loemker Collection

Still image

1925

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This record is part of the Herman J. Loemker Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

Durango, Iowa