November 1, 1880 – The Iowa City Board of Trade (ICBT) publishes a 28-page booklet – Sketch of Johnson County, Iowa – that offers an expansive overview of Iowa City and Johnson County.
In the 1880’s – Iowa City is growing like a weed – attracting new business & industry thanks to the dedicated work of the Iowa City Board of Trade. On November 1, 1880, ICBT publishes a 28-page booklet – Sketch of Johnson County, Iowa. Over the years, this publication has become a treasure trove for historians, and now you can peruse it – in full – right here.
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