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Gamblers Stepped Over Line And Out Of The County
The Historic Log House . . . south of Council Bluffs between 1907 and 1918 sported a small herd of elk (almost hidden in this photo in clump of trees at left). The house, a left-over from the Trans Mississippi Exposition, has a colorful background.
Historical Recognition Eyed For Bluffs 'Hog Ranch'
Fabled Log House . . . of Council Bluffs' "hog ranch" may be named a state historical monument soon if the present owner Earl Root gets his wish. The structure was used as a gambling house in the early 1900s and was later the site of an abortive…
The City of Council Bluffs and the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition
A souvenir of the trans-Mississippi and International Exposition published by John C. Small. Includes photographs and descriptions of Council Bluffs' buildings and landmarks.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Reproductions of souvenir photographs of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Star Tobacco Company Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Expostion
Photograph of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition lagoon looking west.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Machinery Building, Portico at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Portico, M. & Mining Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Machine and Electric Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Government Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Minnesota Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Minnesota Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Band Stand and Grand Plaza at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
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Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Wisconsin Building at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of the Illinois Bulding at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of crowds at theTrans-Mississippi Expostion Grand Plaza
Tran-Mississippi Exposition
Photograph of soldiers at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
July 2011 Historical Society newsletter.
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
June 1998 Historical Society newsletter.