mason city

Portrait photo of Nursery / /photographs by J.P. King.

Room with beds, a crib and an attendant and children, Iowa Odd Fellows Orphans and Old Folks Home. J227787 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by J.P. King. No. 23.

Coulee Dam, Wash., 2-20-'35, Long view panoramic photograph

J 16251 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby; February 28, 1935. Landmarks labeled on image. No. 5517.

Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, C.B. 1 Co., contractors

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W. T. McFarlane Building, 123 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro ...

Significance: The building, developed by W.T. McFarlane, was built during a booming construction period in Mason City. The building is of eclectic design featuring classically inspired ornamentation. Survey n... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

[Panorama, Coulee Dam]. Cityscape photograph, Panoramic Photograph

J 19219 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby; May 11, 1936. No. 8759. Title derived from copyright deposit records.

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

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Cole Farm, south of Mason City, Nebraska.

summary: Note: An advertisement is painted on the side of the barn original size: 6x8

Reinhardt Porath, Elk Creek Precinct, twelve miles southeast of Mason ...

summary: Note: A pregnant woman appears in this picture. Identified by A.W. Davis, Mason City, October 17, 1932. In 1979 Faye Saulsbury Schmidtke identified the photograph as that of her great grandparents, L... More

Coulee Dam, Wash.. Cityscape photograph

Picryl description: Public domain image of a quarry, excavation or mining site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joshua G. Melson House, 56 River Heights Drive, Mason City, Cerro Gord...

Significance: Designed by W.B. Griffen, a notable mid-West architect, the house was built for Joshua G. Melson, one of four partners who developed Rock Crest-Rock Glen subdivision. Survey number: HABS IA-95 B... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Group of Blooded Democrats at Mason City, Nebraska, during the Grover ...

summary: In a special golden anniversary edition dated 26 November 1942, the Custer County Chief published this photograph with the headline "Plug Hat Group of Democrats and Mason City," and a cut line which re... More

Blacksmith shop near Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Note: One of the men pictured holds a shotgun and freshly killed game birds In 1990, Mary Landkamer of the Custer County Historical Society identified the famil in front of the shop as the Riley Sarg... More

Family in front of a farmhouse near Mason City, Nebraska.

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Coulee Dam, Wash., M.W.A.K. Co. Ctr's

J 20198 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; October 12, 1936. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 9679, 9-17-1936."

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., Washington State

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Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Henry Luther home in Algernon Township, near Mason City, Custer County...

summary: Mr. M.C. Warrington and Paul Green of the Mason Transcript at Mason City, and Mr. Roger Luther, noted the homestead was 2 mi. west and 2 mi. south of Mason City. Mr. Kem Luther of Toronto, Canada, gav... More

Coulee Dam, Wash., 4-3-'35, Long view panoramic photograph

J 16637 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; April 11, 1935; DLC/PP-1935:48025. On front: "Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 5916."

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Winnebago River Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River at U.S. Highway 65, M...

Significance: The Winnebago Bridge, the longest monolithic concrete girder in Iowa, is the most technologically significant of the state's numerous concrete cantilevered girder bridges designed by the Iowa Stat... More

Coulee Dam, Wash., 3-27-35, Long view panoramic photograph

J 16507 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; April 8, 1935; DLC/PP-1935:48025. On front: "Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wn., 5851." Landmarks labeled on image. On front under title: "... More

Coulee Dam, Wash., M.W.A.K. Co. Contr's

J 18577 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; March 17, 1936. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "#8319. Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 3-5-'36."

W. T. McFarlane Building, 123 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro ...

Significance: The building, developed by W.T. McFarlane, was built during a booming construction period in Mason City. The building is of eclectic design featuring classically inspired ornamentation. Survey n... More

W. T. McFarlane Building, 123 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro ...

Significance: The building, developed by W.T. McFarlane, was built during a booming construction period in Mason City. The building is of eclectic design featuring classically inspired ornamentation. Survey n... More

Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, Panoramic Photograph

J 34551 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; June 25, 1942. On front: "Photo by Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., #24471. 6-12-'42."

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a tower, column, chimney, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

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Arthur L. Rule House, 11 South Rock Glen, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Coun...

Significance: Integral part of Mason City's first planned community development, which grew to represent the largest cluster of Prairie Style houses in America. Primary planner and developer of the area, known... More

Winnebago River Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River at U.S. Highway 65, M...

Significance: The Winnebago Bridge, the longest monolithic concrete girder in Iowa, is the most technologically significant of the state's numerous concrete cantilevered girder bridges designed by the Iowa Stat... More

James G. Amsbury, near Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

summary: Photographer's note: Afterward editor of Mason City paper for years. People in photo are: Norton Amsberry and Green Amsberry on Ansley township. Identified by A.W. Davis, Mason City, October 17, 1932... More

Large group of men at Black Hills Basin Division Meeting, Mason City

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Park Inn, 15 West State Street, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, IA

Significance: Built in the Prairie style, this is the only remaining hotel designed by Wright. Survey number: HABS IA-80 Building/structure dates: 1909- 1910 Initial Construction

The youngest children at dinner / photographs by J.P. King.

Children seated at table, Iowa Odd Fellows Orphans and Old Folks Home, Mason City, Iowa. J227790 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by J.P. King. No. 23.

Taylor Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River, U.S. Route 18, Mason City, Ce...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

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City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

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Coulee Dam, Wash., 2-20-35, Long view panoramic photograph

J 16250 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby; February 28, 1935; DLC/PP-1935:48018. No. 5518.

Coulee Dam, Wash., 5-29-'35, M.W.A.K. Co. Contr's

J 16955 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; June 14, 1935. Landmarks labeled on image. No. 6390. Copyright claimant's address: Spokane, Wash.

W. T. McFarlane Building, 123 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro ...

Significance: The building, developed by W.T. McFarlane, was built during a booming construction period in Mason City. The building is of eclectic design featuring classically inspired ornamentation. Survey n... More

Taylor Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River, U.S. Route 18, Mason City, Ce...

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

[Panorama, Coulee Dam]. Cityscape photograph, Panoramic Photograph

J 19219 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby; May 11, 1936. No. 8759. Title derived from copyright deposit records.

Edward Marsh, eight miles north and one mile east of Mason City, south...

summary: Note: Identified by E.M. Green at Mason City, October 17, 1932. original size: 6x8

Interior views, Iowa Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home, Mason City, Iowa / Ch...

Two images, one showing Grace Lewis seated in matron's office of orphanage, Mason City, Iowa; the other showing dining room with children seated at tables.

City National Bank, 4 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co...

Significance: Built as part of a commission which included the complementary Park Inn located to the west, all the original fixtures and furnishings were designed by Wright. This complex, including the Park In... More

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., Panoramic Photograph

J 30500 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; May 17, 1940. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 5-8-1940., C.B. 1 Co., ctrs." No. 18246.

R & R Oil Co., Mason City, Iowa

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies categories: Gas stations, pumps and signs. Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142). Credit line: John Margolies Road... More

Taylor Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River, U.S. Route 18, Mason City, Ce...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone structure, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Plat book of Mason County, Illinois /

LeGear. Atlases of the United States, 4293 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index. LC copy imperfect: Front and back boards separated from binding. Vendor: Joh... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Winnebago River Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River at U.S. Highway 65, M...

Significance: The Winnebago Bridge, the longest monolithic concrete girder in Iowa, is the most technologically significant of the state's numerous concrete cantilevered girder bridges designed by the Iowa Stat... More

Winnebago River Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River at U.S. Highway 65, M...

Significance: The Winnebago Bridge, the longest monolithic concrete girder in Iowa, is the most technologically significant of the state's numerous concrete cantilevered girder bridges designed by the Iowa Stat... More

Sacking machines, Portland Cemet Co., Mason City, Iowa

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Coulee Dam, Wash., 5-8-35, Long view panoramic photograph

J 16814 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; May 20, 1935. On front: "M.W.A.K. Co., contr's." Landmarks labeled on image. No. 6190.

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., Panoramic Photograph

J 21908 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; July 24, 1937. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "# 12169, Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 7-13-1937." On front under title: "M.W... More

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., 8-2-'38

J 25269 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; August 12, 1938. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "14410, Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash."

Mason City, Nebraska. Shady side of main street

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Winnebago River Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River at U.S. Highway 65, M...

Significance: The Winnebago Bridge, the longest monolithic concrete girder in Iowa, is the most technologically significant of the state's numerous concrete cantilevered girder bridges designed by the Iowa Stat... More

Mason City, Nebraska. Shady side of main street

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Joshua G. Melson House, 56 River Heights Drive, Mason City, Cerro Gord...

Significance: Designed by W.B. Griffen, a notable mid-West architect, the house was built for Joshua G. Melson, one of four partners who developed Rock Crest-Rock Glen subdivision. Survey number: HABS IA-95 B... More

Opening Sunday - January 12, Mason City Art Center / B.F.

Poster announcing the opening of the Mason City Art Center, 105 South Delaware Ave., showing hand and bust portrait of a woman. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More

Plat book of Mason County, Illinois /

LeGear. Atlases of the United States, 4293 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index. LC copy imperfect: Front and back boards separated from binding. Vendor: Joh... More

Zoller Block, 119-121 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co...

Significance: The building has a front facade of decorative tin cladding and cast iron. The tin front was ordered from catalogs and is an example of early use of prefabrication and standardization. The buildi... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of an industrial building, factory or warehouse, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Coulee Dam, Wash., Coffer Dam, Washington State

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, works, 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

W. T. McFarlane Building, 123 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro ...

Significance: The building, developed by W.T. McFarlane, was built during a booming construction period in Mason City. The building is of eclectic design featuring classically inspired ornamentation. Survey n... More

Opening Sunday - January 12, Mason City Art Center / B.F.

Poster announcing the opening of the Mason City Art Center, 105 South Delaware Ave., showing hand and bust portrait of a woman. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More

Taylor Bridge, Spanning Winnebago River, U.S. Route 18, Mason City, Ce...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zoller Block, 119-121 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co...

Significance: The building has a front facade of decorative tin cladding and cast iron. The tin front was ordered from catalogs and is an example of early use of prefabrication and standardization. The buildi... More

Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, Panoramic Photograph

J 34551 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; June 25, 1942. On front: "Photo by Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., #24471. 6-12-'42."

Knights of Columbus Building, 202-204 South Federal Avenue, Mason City...

Significance: The building exhibits the simple lines of the so-called "Commercial Style." It shows a Prairie School influence with emphasis on strong horizontal lines and exterior usage of brick and terra-cott... More

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Arthur L. Rule House, 11 South Rock Glen, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Coun...

Significance: Integral part of Mason City's first planned community development, which grew to represent the largest cluster of Prairie Style houses in America. Primary planner and developer of the area, known... More

Near Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., completion of M.W.A.K. Co's. contract

J 23446 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; February 5, 1938. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "#13336, Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 1-27-'38."

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., M.W.A.K. Co. Ctr's

J 21375 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; April 20, 1937. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "No. 11397, Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 4-8-1937."

Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., M.W.A.K. Co. Ctr's

J 21375 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Chas. A. Libby & Son; April 20, 1937. Landmarks labeled on image. On front: "No. 11397, Chas. A. Libby & Son, Spokane, Wash., 4-8-1937."