Our mission: To promote and preserve the heritage of Council Bluffs through its architecture, sites and people.

Think small.

Some called it "the doll house."  Built specifically to accommodate the physical stature of its occupants, the fireplace mantle was to other people about waist-high.  The china cabinet, light switches, doorknobs, windows, bathtub, thermostat and other features were also scaled down. The house at 517 Fourth Street in Council Bluffs was built for Jean and Inez Bregant, who were respectively 45 and 42 inches tall, is truly one of a kind. History loves company. Visit the Bregant House.

Historic image, ca. 1912, of Inez and Jean at their home on Fourth Street. Note the property to the south (right) is vacant.

Upcoming Programs and Events

  • Monday, May 6, 6:30 pm

    Once again Preserve Council Bluffs partners with the Historical Society of Pottawatomie County to take your out of town, this time to the south. The program will include history along Harry Langdon Boulevard and Wabash Avenue to the County Line. The program is created by Troy Stolp, Jon Barnes and Richard Warner and will be held at the Council Bluffs Public Library. There is no admission charge.

    No preregistration required

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