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A barefoot child in a lace lined dress stands behind a house, both hands on the tongue of a toy wagon. Based on the other photographs this image was donated with, it is possible this is a young Kriz child, potentially Helen, the daughter of Fred and…

Four of the five children of Alfred and Helen (Vrana) Jensen stand in a row on the front step of a house. They wear winter coats, boots, and hats, squinting into the sun at the camera.

Left to right: Richard Jensen, Kenneth Jenson, Marilyn…

Seven of the nine children born to Henry Justice and Lora (Fulkerson) Wenman. The three boys wear light collared short sleeved shirts with coveralls, while the four girls wear dresses. Missing from this photograph is J. Leroy and Robert…

A Coralville city sign at the North Ridge Park that reads, "Playground closed by order of the governor, state of Iowa."

Behind the sign, an empty playground is surrounded by yellow caution tape that states "Caution" and "Cuidado."

Thirteen Boy Scouts from Troop 207 pose for a photograph in front of a mountain and their camp site in New Mexico. This was taken during a trip in 1971, when the Scouts went to spend twelve days hiking and mountain climbing. Other highlighted trips…

Assistant Scoutmaster and nine boys from Troop 207 work on a building project in the woods. Most of the boys wear uniforms with Boy Scout patches; some carry white rope, while young Doug Dee holds a water canteen. Jeff Brom and Tom Slade kneel beside…

Mayor Robert Rogers and city councilmen broke ground on the Coralville City Hall, also known as the City Civic Center, in September of 1973. The new building, designed by architect Harvey Henry, boasted a fireproof vault for city records, adjustable…

Twenty-three elementary students pose for a class photograph outside the Coralville Elementary School. All the children wear winter gear, such as coats and hats.

Members of Troop #29, Coralville's Girl Scouts troop, gather for a picture at a birthday party. While some wear their official uniforms, other girls wear dresses and skirts. One girl in the front row, Judy Goodfellow, holds a birthday cake. A house…

Sixteen members of the Coralville Heights Club gather for a photograph. Six women kneel, while the others stand behind them in a line. All wear dresses in various patterns.

First row, left to right: Ona Zimmerli, Beatrice Rinda, Sally Robertson,…

The students of Coralville School, from primary grades to eighth. The teacher Dora Keppler stands in the third row. They all wear coats and other winter gear. The word "Coralville" is written on the brick wall behind them.

First row, left to…

The students of Coralville School, from primary grades to eighth. The teacher, Alma Raymond, stands in the third row.

First row (sitting), left to right: Helen Osborn, Frederick Kriz, Frederick Dever, Max Deck, Dorothy Alwine, & Gale…

The students of Coralville School, from primary grades to eighth. The teachers, Russell Bontrager and Marie Leeney, stand in the fifth row.

First row, left to right: Tommy Davis, George White, Leo White, Donald Bender, Erwin Brandstatter, George…

The students of Coralville School, from primary grades to eighth. The teacher Marie Leeney stands in the second row, while teacher Emery Rhodes stands in the fifth row. The words "Coralville School - 1934" are on the left bottom of the…

A photograph of the front of the 1876 schoolhouse. Men and women gather on the front steps and along the sidewalk. Two guards stand in front, guns in their hands.

In July of 1983, the city of Coralville rededicated the 1876 schoolhouse as a museum…

A city fire engine from the Coralville Volunteer Fire Department sits parked outside the open fenced gate of the Econogas Company. Inside the fence, a large fire emits a black cloud of smoke into the sky.

The Econogas Company serviced surrounding…

A photograph of the Coralville Post Office. The building is two stories and looks to be built with concrete blocks. The actual post office appears to be on the left side of the building (a sign for the post office is in the front window); a sign for…

The eleven girls and troop leader who made up the first Girl Scouts troop in Coralville pose for a photograph. All wear the official Girl Scouts uniform, and four wear hats. The Girl Scouts troop leader, Irene (Vogel) Bowers, is standing in the…

Three of the daughters of Edward and Elizabeth (Lucas) Demory and their families stand for a picture outside in the snow during holiday celebrations. All wear coats and other winter gear.

Left to right: Edith Evans, Ella (Alwine) [William]…

The back yard of the house belonging to J.A. and Genevieve (Nagle) Brandstatter. A shed can be seen attached to several fenced off enclosures. These enclosures hold a number of small dogs.

During the Great Depression, the Brandstatters raised…