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Tag Archives: Friendly House
A Winter Library Visit: The Independent Baking Company
We always enjoy looking at this picture taken in the mid-to-late 1910s at the Independent Baking Company at 2429 Rockingham Road. It is a winter scene with the librarian checking books in and out for children dressed against the cold … Continue reading
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Tagged bookmobile, Friendly House, Independent Baking Company, Library Stations, Winter
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The Origins of Davenport’s Friendly House
Friendly House has been serving the citizens of Davenport since 1896. With services such as childcare, an in-house food pantry, organized local outings, and events for seniors, Friendly House is a space specifically designed to aid and engage people of … Continue reading
From the Archives: The Masquers
A recent addition to our Archive & Manuscript collection has brought to the forefront visions of Davenport drama and theater clubs. Davenport’s Friendly House was an early supporter of this creative outlet, first providing the venue for the “Friendly House … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport, Drama Clubs, Friendly House, Friendly House Players, Iowa, Local History, Lois Murphy, The Masquers, Theater Clubs
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