Tag Archives: Local History

Urban Recycling–Davenport Style

Posted on January 26, 2009 by swesson

The Burtis House was built in 1857 on east 5th Street in downtown Davenport.  Billed as the biggest hotel in Iowa, the Burtis was perfectly positioned to take advantage of the passenger trains coming over the first railroad bridge across … Continue reading →

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A Capital Theater!

Posted on December 22, 2008 by SCblogger

Children arising early with noisy glee. Presents opened to joyful laughter. Special breakfasts, brunches, and of course the traditional dinner.   Christmas 1920.   Along with all the happiness of the day was the excitement of the thought of going … Continue reading →

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A Grand Opening

Posted on November 24, 2008 by SCblogger

A noon day parade. Flowers sent from the garden of movie star Ginger Rogers. Big executives in town. Search lights across the sky . An American Legion band furnishing a musical background. What was happening?? Why, everyone was getting ready … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Letter Answered

Posted on November 11, 2008 by swesson

Approximately 76,237 Iowa men fought in the Union Army during the Civil War. Of these men, 13,589 did not survive the war, and many others were in no condition to support their families. Annie Wittenmyer, Iowa’s first female Sanitation Agent, … Continue reading →

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