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John David Irmscher, his wife Clara, and small child are shown standing in front of a frame, two story home. The 1911 Dubuque City Directory indicates that Mr. Irmscher was a bookkeeper. The number 1333 is written on a label that has been stuck to…

This image looks south on 2nd Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The tallest building is the Hotel Julien, on the corner of Main and 2nd Streets. Three adjacent store fronts are also visible. Awnings for two of the businesses read “Fosselman’s Drug Store,” and…

A white frame farmhouse, several unpainted barns and outbuildings, and a windmill are visible in this image. A field of dry corn is in the foreground. A large mound, possibly "Sherrill's Mound" may be seen in the rear of the photograph.

This image, taken from a neighboring hillside, shows a small farmstead. A frame, story and a half home and four out buildings are visible. The home has been painted a darker color. There is a small, white, front porch and there is white trim around…

A large, two story white frame home is shown in this image. The photographer has identified the dwelling as “belonging to Fred Koethe.” A one story addition extends from the rear of the home. Three, unpainted out buildings are also visible behind…

Two homes, several outbuildings, a large barn, and a windmill are visible in the foreground of this image. The smaller of the houses is located near the barn and outbuildings. The larger, somewhat newer appearing home, appears to be some distance…

A group of musicians appears to be preparing for a concert. They are seated in what the photographer has identified as the “grandstand” in Union Park in Dubuque, Iowa. The bandstand is located behind the streetcar terminal. See LO 262-263 for other…

A two story home built of limestone and an additional wood and limestone building are visible in this image which was taken from across a dirt road. The house has a small, second story sun porch. Lightning rods are visible protruding from the roof.…

Looking west from Mississippi River level, houses and other buildings may be seen. Small boats are pulled up on the shore near the buildings. The end of the Eagle Point Bridge is just visible up-river (north) of the buildings. The Eagle Point Bluffs…

A marching band comprised of about twenty men is marching along Main Street. The men are dressed in long sleeved white shirts, white pants, dark shoes and dark caps. A procession of men, women and children is following the band. An American flag is…