History of city Des Moines, Iowa in photos
A small historical reference
Geography:
Date of foundation: 1843
History:
Population: 203 433
Sights:
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Business district and gas station, May 1940 |
Downtown, May 1940 |
IA Samuel Wilcox (1855-1942) shown holding the fire horses in front of the fire department |
Lucas School early 1900's |
Panorama of city, 1871 |
Parked cars, May 1940 |
Steel viaduct over Des Moines River, 1902 |
Steel viaduct over Des Moines River, 1902 |
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