Not only would the tour showcase historic photos, but it also would include contemporary photos.
Through the month of May, several downtown Iowa City venues are hosting photography exhibits, two historic and 25 modern.
"It just seemed like the year to honor Wetherby, who this year has been more in the news more than in a long time," Slonneger said. "I wanted to highlight not just historical photography, but contemporary photography as well."
Wetherby (1819-1904) left a legacy as an painter and photographer.
He took early views of Iowa City and took the first known photograph of Old Capitol, Slonneger said.
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