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This image shows a large, unfinished structure, constructed of light colored brick. Houses are visible above and directly behind the structure. Two sets of double doors are visible. Steps lead up to the doors. A large plaque has been placed on the…

Four, closely spaced, rectangular glass greenhouses are visible in this image. A white, two story frame house may be seen behind one of the greenhouses. The number 1314-a is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the…

This image was taken from an elevated location, and looks down on several glass, floral greenhouses. The 1911-1912 Dubuque City Directory lists the location of Harket's Floral Nursery as West 5th and Hill Streets. A truck with an open bed may be…

According to the photographer’s notes, this image was taken looking east along Eight Street, in Dubuque, Iowa. The street appears to be unpaved, or constructed of hard packed gravel. Sidewalks and a fire hydrant are visible. In the foreground, a…

A three story rectangular building constructed of brick, dominates this image. A substantial bell tower and several chimneys may be seen on top of the building.

This image shows a hairpin curve in a steep residential street. The photographer’s notes indicate that this street in in the vicinity of Angella Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The street surface appears to be hard packed gravel. The sides of the street…

Dressed in a dark coat and light colored hat, a woman is standing among snow covered trees in this scene. The photographer’s notes indicated that the image was taken in 1914. The number 1315 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left…

Two women, dressed in long, dark colored coats and hats, are standing in a street. Three residences, located on a steep hill, are visible behind them. In the lower left corner of the image, a man may be seen shoveling snow. The number 1319a is…

Built of red Wisconsin sandstone, this image shows the Central High School in Dubuque, Iowa. The photographer’s notes indicate that this image was taken in 1914. The number 1317 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of…

This scene shows a street and trees covered with a light dusting of snow. Vehicle tracks are visible in the snowy street. The number 1316 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.