Snug Harbor artifacts collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a textile banner and postcard matted in a 10 x 18" wooden frame with glass. The banner measures approximately 7 x 10' and is of white fabric that has discolored. Blue applique letters spell SNUG HARBOR and there is an American Legion embroidered badge symbol. Below are a postcard of the American Legion Post No. 26 Snug Harbor with the number 7B-H878. Two plastic tokens for The Dock, a restaurant that was in the building in the 1980s-2000s, are scotch taped to the lower corners of the frame.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-2001
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
Snug Harbor was the building where American Legion Post No. 26 held their meetings. It was located at 125 South Perry Street in Davenport, Iowa. In the 1980s it became a restaurant called The Dock and later The Rusty Pelican. After several difficult experiences with fire and flooding the building was vacated.
Extent
.83 Linear Feet (in one wrapped frame) ; 18 x 10 x 1"
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 33 Section 02
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com