The Dubuque Herald January 31, 1890 Sisters of the Holy Cross. Rt. Rev. Bishop Hennessy has founded the order of the Holy Cross in the building on Third street. west of Bluff, which the Nuns of the Visitation now at the head of Julien avenue occupied for many years. The order was formed two weeks […]
The Telegraph-Herald Monday January 15, 1973 Staff Photo Fire guts Nagle mansion Smoke from the blazing mansion blackens the sky as firemen direct hoses at the rear. By JIM MILLER and JACK BRIMEYER T-H Staff Writers The imposing Nagle mansion at 1637 Iowa St. was gutted by fire this morning and authorities were checking reports that the […]
The Telegraph-Herald Tuesday December 29, 1903 HE DIED SUDDENLY Mr. Thomas Connolly Stricken With Apoplexy on Monday Night. THE END WAS PAINLESS Death Immediately Followed the Stroke Which Came at Eleven O’Clock. Mr. Thomas Connolly, one of the best-known of Dubuque’s veteran manufacturers, died at the family residence, 1637 Iowa street, on Monday night at eleven […]
The Telegraph-Herald Sunday September 5, 1937 Jews in Iowa are celebrating their centennial this year, with special ceremonies being scheduled for the first week of their new year which begins today. Dubuque takes a special place in the spotlight of the centennial celebration since the centennial dates from the naturalization in 1837 of Alexander. Levi of […]
Dubuque Daily Herald Sunday February 7, 1886 Death Of William Westphal The sudden death of Mr. Will Westphal startled the entire community last evening by whom he was well and liked so much. That so young man as he should be taken so suddenly, and one who enjoyed such good health was a surprise to all, […]
Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday February 10, 1886 Funeral of the Late Will Westphal. The funeral of the late lamented William Westphal took place at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon from the residence. No. 1140 Main street. and was very largely attended. Mrs. Mary Westphal and daughter Clara arrived on the train from the south at 11 :30 […]
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The Telegraph-Herald Sunday May 6, 1956 Fifth and Bluff—155 Cars The historic old Cooper mansion at Fifth and bluff streets as well as the former carriage house —now the Studio Apartments—in the rear, are under option to the city, and will be razed for a parking lot. Total cost of the property and its improvement […]
The Dubuque Daily Times Saturday May 1, 1880 A PALATIAL HOME Which Mr. J. P. Farley and Family Will Take Possession of in a Few Days. An Architectural Structure of Which Possessors, Builders and the City May Feel Justly Proud The new and elegant residence of Mr. J. P. Farley, at the head of Sixth and […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Sunday May 19, 1889 FINEST IN THE STATE. __________________ A Full Description of Mr. A. A. Cooper’s Palatial Residence. __________________ Biographical Sketch of One of Dubuque’s Self-Made Men. __________________ How a Tall and Sturdy Oak from a Little Acorn Grew—A Man of Whom the City is Proud. __________________ The fine new […]