Historic Preservation in Your Community
Introduction It seems almost everyone has an opinion about historic preservation. Some people like it, some don’t, and many people … Continue reading Historic Preservation in Your Community
Author: Tim Weitzel
I hold an MA in Anthropology and have professional qualifications in the area of Historic Preservation.
Native Peoples of Iowa as seen in Native American Indian Land Cessions
The land that is the United States today was turned over to the US Government in a series of federal … Continue reading Native Peoples of Iowa as seen in Native American Indian Land Cessions
University Space: Van Allen Hall as an Example
In October 1963, ground was quietly broken for a major research and education center near the heart of Iowa City, … Continue reading University Space: Van Allen Hall as an Example
Thomas B. Wales, Jr. and The Brookbank Herd
For a period of 10 years, 1881 to 1891, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, was home to one of the leaders of the … Continue reading Thomas B. Wales, Jr. and The Brookbank Herd
American Indian Archery Technology
Although projectile points found on archaeological sites are commonly referred to as “arrow heads” American Indians* did not always have … Continue reading American Indian Archery Technology
The Architectural Firms of Joseph George Durrant
Joeseph G. Durrant (1907–1985) was an architect active from the 1930s to 1980s the in the region of Iowa, Wisconsin, … Continue reading The Architectural Firms of Joseph George Durrant
The Clay Brick and Tile Industry of Mason City, Iowa
From 1871 until 1979, a major industry in Mason City grew, then flourished, becoming at one time among the largest … Continue reading The Clay Brick and Tile Industry of Mason City, Iowa
Planning and Zoning 101: A basic guide
World Peace through Zoning–slogan on a sticker at the 2009 American Planning Association Upper Midwest Conference. Planning is an essential … Continue reading Planning and Zoning 101: A basic guide
On Diverse Arts and Sciences 