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Linn County Historical Post Cards
Donated by Mr. David Shedlock
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Greetings from Troy Mills, Iowa Sent to Miss Callie Price, Vinton, IA from Alva Price, Troy Mills Postmarked Nov 19, 1907
Click to see Image of back of card | Typewriting Department Cedar Rapids Business College Cedar Rapids, Iowa
(nothing on back of card) | ![postcard 3](shedlock3_small.jpg) | ![postcard 4](shedlock4_small.jpg) | DE VAR Restaurant 312 Second Ave., SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Iowa's most beautiful restaurant Famous for broiled choice AA steaks, sea food, lobster tails, chicken and turkey dinners Your Hosts - Varvaris Brothers
Click to see Image of back of card | 3860. Looking East from First Ave. West, Cedar Rapids, IA
To Mrs. Mike Lamb, 1812 W S St, Davenport, IA From Elsie July 17, 1914
"I
got your letter some time ago. Was glad to here from you. Hope you are
well. My niece was here from Omaha for two weeks. Just went
home. Hasn't it been hot. Regards to all"
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(nothing on back of card) | Presbyterian Church, Marion, Iowa Postmarked Jan 22, 1914 To: Mrs. Stace Miller, Olin, Iowa "Dear
Emma, Am ashamed we have not written before but we got home alright and
then went to Lovies the next day - and have been busy since - we sure
did enjoy our good visits and now don't you change your mind about
coming up - those biscuits and eggs were fine - gave Mamie a share - We
are all well and hope you are the same - Don't think we will auto ride
very soon. With love, Della" Click to see image of back of card |
![](linn10-10-2016-ia111small.jpg) | ![](linn10-20-2016-ia049_small.jpg) | M. E. Church, Marion, Iowa Postmarked July 4, 1910 To: Miss Sophia Behemann, Sigourney, Iowa, R.F.D. "Do you have any trouble keeping cool this kind of weather? I have changed my vacation and gone to traveling" (name illegible) Click to see image of back of card | _?_ Church in Marion, Iowa Postmarked June 19, 1911, Marion, Iowa To: Miss Prudence McMahon, Shellsburg, Iowa 6/19/11 "I
am attending institute in Marion. Had almost forgot you but will think
once in a while of you. You will answer that letter some day.
David Beck" Click to see image of back of card | ![tenth st marion](linn10-10-2016-ia107small.jpg) | ![](03-21-2018-ds0129small.jpg) | Tenth Street Looking South, Marion, Iowa "Dear
Arthur, And now how is Arthur? Are you well. I hope you are. And
I bet you are getting along fine in school and your music. I guess we
will soon have summer, it is so nice lately. I am going to putt my
house back into the 5 rooms for Easter. Elsie is growing so fast you
wouldn't know her. Have you any of you heard from Florence. We haven't
heard a word. Well Arthur when I have some news to write I write
you a letter. Lots of love and best wishes & kisses from all
to all. Your loving sister, (name illegible) P S I guess here is
a scene you haven't got." Click to see image of back of card | Boulevard Between Cedar Rapids and Marion
To: Miss Effa Metcalf Beloit, Kansas Mitchell Co "Marion, Apr 30, 1908 Last
day of April and last night was a cold one. Froze ice. Rec'd your
postal. It was very pretty. Saw Edith yesterday at Grandma Carsner's
funeral. She said she had a fine time. We are just beginning to clean
house. Are well. Was down to see Emma V. last Thurs. The baby is cute.
How is John Ernest? Lovingly, Katherine Touro"
Click to see image of back of card | ![](linn10-10-2016-ia169small.jpg) | ![cornell college gym](linn10-10-2016-ia171small.jpg) | Library, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa (nothing on back of card) | Gymnasium, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa (nothing on back of card) | ![](linn08-19-2016-ia021_small.jpg) | ![](02-03-2018-ds009small.jpg)
| M.E. Church, Mt. Vernon, Iowa To: Mr. E. E. Evans, Collins, Iowa "Nice
warm weather for summer school. Marie and I like it just fine. over
here but we couldn't or rather we didn't resist the temptation to go
home over the 4. I'm sure summer school isn't a very good thing for
lazy people. Ha Ha. Sincerely, Grace W." Click to see image of back of card | 5774. Bird's-Eye View, Looking North, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Postmarked 1911 To: Miss Albina Walasek 930 Stower Street Omaha, Nebr "Dear Friend, Will have to drop you a card from C.R. How are you? Hope to hear from you soon. I am Besse M. Elberon, Iowa" Click to see image of back of card
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| ![](linn01-02-2016-ia043_small.jpg) | Baptist Church, Central City, Iowa (Nothing on back of card)
| Rock View Tavern Lower Palisades, Mount Vernon, Iowa | ![](cedar_rapids_1a_sm.jpg)
| ![](09-08-2016-IL170small.jpg) | Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1. The Iowa Masonic Library, Museum and Administration Building 2. Gauge Memorial Union, Coe College
| 1344 Third Street Looking North, Cedar Rapids, Ia
Click to see image of back of card | ![](linn01-20-2016-ia23_small.jpg) | ![](linn01-02-2016-ia003_small.jpg) | Majestic Theatre Postmarked Oct 27, 1910 To: Miss M. Shiefer, 497-22 St., Milwaukee, Wis "Hello
Mayme, I expect to go to this place this eve. Maybe I will get there
and maybe I won't. I'll leave Thur afternoon and get in by midnight." Click to see image of back of card | View in Beaver Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Click to see image of back of card | ![](01-17-2018-ds077small.jpg)
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| Iowa Theatre, Cedar Rapids, Iowa "Where the Tall Corn Grows" (Nothing on back of card)
| The Peoples Savings Bank Corner Third Avenue and First Street, West Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Nothing on back of card)
| ![](linn10-20-2016-ia031_small.jpg) | ![](linn-springville1_small.jpg) | Second Avenue, Looking West, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Presbyterian Church, Springville, Iowa | ![](02-03-2018-ds027small.jpg)
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| Postmarked Nov 8, 1907 To: Mr. Tony Holzen Independence, Iowa "Do you recognize any of the faces. Elizabeth" Click to see image of back of card
| Tornado - Lisbon, Iowa June 7, 1908 Wrecked Power House
(Back side not available)
| ![](walkerpostcard_sm.jpg) | ![](12-26-2017-ds153_sm.jpg) | No. 726 Residence view looking north on Greene St Walker, Iowa Dated 5 Nov 1908 Click to see image of back of card | Center Point High School To: Mrs. R. B. Jones % St. Lukes Hospital Cedar Rapids, Ia Click to see image of back of card | ![](01-17-2018-ds079small.jpg)
| ![](linn12-21-2016-ia041_small.jpg) | LASALLE "ANNEXES" LOUISIANA, 1682 WE'RE getting the best clothing business in town with Hart, Schaffner and Marx clothes. Men who know, and care for style, all wool quality, correct fit, want these best clothes made. Armstrong - McClenahan Cedar Rapids, Iowa The home of Hart, Schaffner and Marx clothes Click to see image of back of card
| First Street North, From First Ave., Cedar Rapids, Ia 1052. Made in Germany. George A. Mullin Co., Importers & Publishers, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Postmarked Oct 24, 1907, Crete, ILL To: Miss Clara Arkeuburg, % H. Diersen Crete, Ill "Oct 23 - 07 Greetings from Papa & Mamma" Click to see image of back of card | ![High School](linn12-21-2016-ia047_small.jpg) | ![Taylor & Son](linn09-015-2016-ia005_small.jpg) | High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Click to see image of back of card | A. C. Taylor & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Click to see image of back of card | ![](12-26-2017-ds157_sm.jpg) | ![](01-03-2018-ds103_sm.jpg) | Baptist Church, Central City, Iowa | View south-west from Elevator Alburnett, Iowa To: Miss Mary Borndish, % Carl Falcon, Central City, Ia From: Emma Hense, Alburnett, Ia Click to see image of back of card | ![](07-27-2016-mn083_sm.jpg) | ![](11-30-2017-ds185_sm.jpg) | Swimming Pool, Mt. Vernon, Iowa | Chapel, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Ia | ![](nov072015rp069_sm.jpg) | ![](12-06-2016-va071_sm.jpg) | Merner Hall, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa Click to see back of card | Presbyterian Church Marion, IA | ![](coggon1_sm.jpg) | ![](01212016ia149MtVernon_sm.jpg) | Old & new school building - 1912 Coggon, IA Click to see message on back of card | Altoona Hotel Mt. Vernon, Iowa Click to see back of card | ![](02022016IA037_sm.jpg) | ![](02022016IA039_sm.jpg) | Card addressed in 1907 to William Gott of Center Point, IA Click to see message on back of card | Card addressed in 1907 to William Gott of Center Point, IA Click to see message on back of card |
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