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[Nutwood Park at the fairgrounds north of Dubuque, Iowa]
The photographer has identified the structure in this image as a “fair ground building toward Dubuque.” Further research indicates that Nutwood Park was located at the fairgrounds located on Highway 52 North near where the Pepso Cola Bottling plant…
[Nursery at Mercy Hospital]
Three nurses are standing next to metal cribs. Each nurse is holding a baby wrapped in a white blanket. Large pillows are visible in the cribs. One of the babies is awake, and appears to be looking towards the photographer. The nurses are dressed in…
[Novelty store]
Three tables and a small, wood and glass display case are arranged around the side walls of a small room. Two women, dressed in lacy blouses and long skirts, are standing near the display case. A sign above one of the women reads “Terms strictly…
[National Oil Company High Test Gasoline Tank]
A metal tank with the words "National Oil Company" in the center. To the left it reads, "High Test Gasoline". The tank is sitting on wooden boards that are resting on wooden a-frames, which are triangular joists connected by a wooden plank at the…
[Mrs. Clara (J. David) Irmscher's 1916 Sunday School class]
Mrs. Clara (J. David) Irmscher is pictured standing on the porch of her home, surrounded by ten young women. Each of the students appears to be holding a small object. The photographer's notes indicate that this image was taken in 1916. The slide has…
[Mount Carmel Motherhouse Above River]
On a bluff overlooking the river, with the city beyond, is a large building which housed the Mount Carmel nuns.
[Mount Calvary Grotto]
A stone grotto with vines growing over it has the Virgin Mary at its center. Trees and plants have filled out, suggesting it is summer or spring.
[Mount Calvary Chapel]
A statue of Jesus crucified with two women at his feet is in front of a small shrine-like chapel. The place is identified as the Mount Calvary Chapel on the back of the card.
[Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa]
Two girls are standing near one of the Stations of the Cross in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The monument is of carved stone and has a cross on its top. Bushes partially obscure the view of the front of the monument. Each girl is dressed in a light…
[Mount Buena Vista]
A round hill rises above a small town on the river, tentatively identified as Mount Buena Vista on the back.