Paul Wilbur Stewart (December 18, 1925 – November 12, 2015) was an American barber and historian who founded the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center in 1971.
31-587: Stewart was born in Clinton, Iowa , to Eugene Joseph Stewart and Martha L. Stewart (née Moor). He served in the United States Navy upon graduating high school, and later settled in Evanston, Illinois , with his brother. Stewart worked at the local post office while attending Roosevelt University . He dropped out to help his brother with tuition, and subsequently earned a license from Moler Barber College . He worked as
62-525: A barber in Illinois, Wisconsin, and New York. He moved to Denver in 1962 and opened a barber shop. With the help of his customers, Stewart soon began collecting Old West memorabilia. As the collection grew, it was moved multiple times. The museum was officially established as the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center in 1971 at 221 24th Street, where it spent one year before moving to
93-585: A dedicated spur running into the park. Targeted industries for the Clinton Region included chemicals processing, metal fabrication, and value-added agriculture. Rail.One, HeroBX, and Atlas Roofing Corporation were expected to occupy the Rail Park in 2025. In the 2010s-2020s, many businesses expanded, adding hundreds of new jobs to the area. These businesses include Big River Packaging, Nestle Purina , and Archer Daniels Midland. They invested millions of dollars into
124-455: A few of the many churches in Clinton. Catholic Church Lutheran Churches LDS Non-denominational Christian Churches Baptist Church George M. Curtis House The George M. Curtis House is a historic house located at 420 South 5th Avenue in Clinton, Iowa . The Late Victorian style home was built for industrialist George M. Curtis in 1883. It was purchased by
155-652: A number of magnificent Victorian mansions built during that time. Among these is the George M. Curtis House . In 1925, Clinton acquired Eagle Point Park as part of its park system. In 1956, the Gateway Bridge (Illinois-Iowa) was opened. In 1965, the Mississippi River crested at 24.85 feet, effectively flooding the city of Clinton as well as many other cities along the Mississippi. The US Army Corps of Engineers began
186-514: A seven-year, $ 28.9 million levee project. An 8.1-mile dyke , 4,330 feet of concrete flood wall, six pumping stations, seven closure structures, five major street crossings; 17,320 feet of new sewer; and 23 gate wells were completed and dedicated in June 1981. In 2005, Clinton was awarded one of the inaugural Iowa Great Places designations. Under this award, Clinton received a $ 1 million state budget allocation for cultural and landscape improvements along
217-743: Is 5,200' long, and 14-32 which is 3700' long. Numerous instrument approaches are available. Major railroads include the Union Pacific Railroad and the Canadian Pacific . A national U.S. recreation trail, the Mississippi River Trail passes through Clinton. For intracity transit, residents can rely on the MTA 's 6 bus routes that run throughout the city. Disabled residents can rely on the MTA's para-transit service. Prince of Peace Catholic Academy
248-424: Is a Private Catholic K-12 school. The Clinton Community School District is a public district home to many schools: Gateway Area Community Center is an alternative high school for students who struggle to learn in a regular classroom. The Lighthouse School is a boarding and computer-based self-learning program. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges also has a branch, Clinton Community College Note: These are just
279-508: Is land and 2.86 square miles (7.41 km ) is water. Clinton is on the western shore of the Mississippi River and is the easternmost city in Iowa. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge passes through Clinton along the river. The pool of the Mississippi River above Lock and Dam No. 13 is the widest section of the river at 1.8 miles (2.9 km) across. As of
310-570: The Colorado House of Representatives . He was married to Johnnie Mae Davis from 1986 to his 2015 death in Aurora, Colorado . Clinton, Iowa Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa , United States. It borders the Mississippi River . The population was 24,469 as of 2020 . Clinton, along with DeWitt (also located in Clinton County), was named in honor of
341-572: The Quad City International Airport , which is about 40 miles away in Moline, Illinois , is the closest commercial airport and can be reached in less than one hour by car. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is about 140 miles east, and can typically be reached in less than three hours by car. Clinton has a municipal airport ( Clinton Municipal Airport , KCWI) that serves the general aviation community. There are two runways, 3-21 which
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#1733084987613372-538: The census of 2020, there were 24,469 people, 10,440 households, and 6,201 families residing in the city. The population density was 687.3 inhabitants per square mile (265.4/km ). There were 11,864 housing units at an average density of 333.3 per square mile (128.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White , 5.1% Black or African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races and 6.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.3% of
403-485: The "Lumber Capital of the World." In the 1880s and 1890s, Clinton boasted more millionaires per capita than any other city in the nation. In 1895, the town of Lyons officially merged with the city of Clinton. By the end of 1900, the northern forests were depleted and the sawmills closed. The railroad and river, providing economical transportation in all directions, attracted manufacturing and heavy industry. The city still boasts
434-499: The Clinton Woman's Club in 1925 and they continue to maintain the building. The three-story home is composed of brick veneer and features a variety of roof planes and windows. The original lacy wood porch was replaced by the current semi-circular porch in the 1940s. The main floor highlights various types of lumber throughout each room and it is reported that Mr. Curtis used his home as a sort of portfolio for his lumber business. It
465-428: The age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in
496-521: The age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93. Age spread: 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
527-588: The century, and merged in 1895 with the City of Clinton. Clinton was platted as the Town of New York in 1836 by Joseph Bartlett. He was looking for gold deposits in the area. In 1855, the Chicago, Iowa, Nebraska Railroad announced it would build a bridge across the Mississippi River at Little Rock Island. The Iowa Land Company named the town as Clinton, in honor of DeWitt Clinton , governor of New York State. A general city charter
558-406: The city was 40.4 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 27,772 people, 11,427 households, and 7,358 families residing in the city. The population density
589-474: The city's riverfront. In 2009, Archer Daniels Midland began construction of a new cogeneration plant to Clinton. This has brought more jobs and workers to Clinton. In 2016, the city obtained the certification for Lincolnway Industrial Rail and Air Park. The park is located adjacent to US Highway 30 and the Clinton Municipal Airport. The Union Pacific East-West Mainline runs to the south, with
620-477: The city. The population density was 764.9 inhabitants per square mile (295.3/km ). There were 12,202 housing units at an average density of 347.1 per square mile (134.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White , 4.3% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 1.1% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population. There were 11,246 households, of which 29.5% had children under
651-434: The community. This catalyzed the development of new suburban housing developments, restaurants, and recreational attractions. In 2020, Clinton received a grant from ‘Iowa Great Places’. It dedicated to a project known as ‘Even More Things to Do with a River View.’ Funds were used to improve the city's riverfront and improve public access. In 2023, the historic Clinton High School was torn down. The newly built Clinton High
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#1733084987613682-587: The intersection of East Colfax Avenue and Detroit Street. Stewart next moved his collection to the Clayton School for Boys in 1975. It was moved to the Five Points neighborhood in 1985, to a space on 26th and Welton Streets. The museum bought and moved into its permanent home, the Justina Ford residence on California Street and 30th Avenue, in 1988. The museum, billed as "the only Western-black-history museum in
713-451: The population. Of the 10,440 households, 26.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% were cohabitating couples, 29.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 21.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.6% of all households were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.4% had someone living alone who
744-552: The sixth governor of New York , DeWitt Clinton . Incorporated on January 26, 1857, Clinton is the principal city of the Clinton Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is coterminous with Clinton County. Elijah Buell, among the first European-American settlers in the Clinton area, established the town of Lyons in 1837. It was named after the French city Lyon . It grew with the lumber and railroad industry through
775-464: The world," highlights the history of African Americans' movement west and includes artifacts and pictorial histories of cowboys, farmers, ranchers, miners, Buffalo Soldiers , Tuskegee Airmen and the residents of the Five Points area. An exhibit dedicated to Ford remains on display in a room of the house. Stewart was of African American and Cherokee descent , and a cousin of Earl Mann , who served in
806-470: Was $ 34,159, and the median income for a family was $ 43,157. Males had a median income of $ 34,210 versus $ 20,882 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,320. About 10.0% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. U.S. Route 30 ( Lincoln Highway ), U.S. Route 67 ( Great River Road ), and Iowa Highway 136 pass through Clinton. For air travel,
837-405: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. In the 2000 census 37.7% of the population reported they were of German ancestry, 15.3% of Irish ancestry, 11.4% of British (English, Scottish, Welsh or Scots-Irish) ancestry, 7.8% of Scandinavian ancestry and 5.8% of Dutch ancestry. The median income for a household in the city
868-426: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 24.9% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 and 44; 26.5% were from 45 and 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 26,885 people, 11,246 households, and 6,889 families residing in
899-479: Was 780.9 inhabitants per square mile (301.5/km ). There were 12,412 housing units at an average density of 349.0 per square mile (134.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.80% White , 3.22% African American , 0.32% Native American , 0.81% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.51% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population. There were 11,427 households, out of which 30.1% had children under
930-413: Was adopted in 1857. Clinton's population grew to more than 1,000 as construction of the bridge continued. In 1859, the railroad line was completed to Cedar Rapids . Fifty years later, the single-track railroad bridge was replaced by a double-track bridge that was completed in 1909. Between the 1850s and 1900, Lyons and Clinton quickly became centers of the lumber industry and together were regarded as
961-538: Was opened for student use. Additionally, the 'Tailgate N' Tallboys' concert brought nearly 9,000 people to Clinton for a 3-day concert series. Clinton is located at 41°50′49″N 90°12′26″W / 41.84694°N 90.20722°W / 41.84694; -90.20722 (41.846863, -90.207330). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 38.01 square miles (98.45 km ), of which 35.15 square miles (91.04 km )