Tag Archives: 1950’s

A Look at Davenport in 1950

Posted on April 6, 2022 by SCblogger

The 1950 Census is here! Release day went smoothly and the OCR/AR indexing works about as well as expected. The results of our searches are below! We searched for some Davenport Public Library staff, the Mayor in 1950, and some … Continue reading →

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QC Christmas Trees, 1950’s Style

Posted on December 21, 2018 by SCblogger

While looking through photographs from 1959, we came across one with a Christmas tree. Our curiosity piqued, we began looking for more local images from the 1950’s that showed different styles of trees and decorations. As our gift to you … Continue reading →

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SO CUTE!! Vintage Fejervary Petting Zoo Photos

Posted on July 9, 2015 by SCblogger

Mother Goose is once again welcoming children at Fejervary Park. The City of Davenport Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting Family Fun Days at Fejervary Learning Center on the third Saturday of the month. Upcoming dates are July 18, August 15, September 19 and … Continue reading →

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