The Dubuque Herald May 14, 1878 Caught On The Fly —Yesterday was one of the pleasantest days of the year. —It is rumored that the Communists have an organization in this city. —See “Want Column” for situations wanted, for sale, to rent, &c. —The frost Monday morning, cleaned out the garden stuff in many localities. […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald September 10, 1876 Caught on the Fly The bottom has not yet been reached on Seventeenth street. Another good rain or two will fix the business. Friday September 1, 1876 Caught on the Fly The city council will hold another special session this evening. The commissioners to award damages on Seventeenth street […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Sunday May 6, 1877 SEVENTEENTH STREET Probable Compromise of the Difficulties Between the City and Abutters. Conference Meeting of the Council and Property Owners. Last evening a conference meeting between the city council and the property owners on Seventeenth street assembled at the council chamber. Mayor Burch was called to the chair, […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Sunday July 29, 1894 WALKS ABOUT DUBUQUE Some of the Famous Old Houses Before the War. THE MANSIONS ON THE HILL. The Manor Houses of the Boom Days of ’56—Langworthy Residences—-Those on Alpine Street— Many in Southern Style—Some of the Famous Mansions of the City—The Colonel Goes Into History. “I will […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald May 12, 1878 Caught On The Fly DUBUQUE, May 11, 1878. During the past 24 hours ending 3:40p. m. the barometer over the upper Mississippi valley shows a continued high and even pressure, with general decrease of temperatures, and variable winds. Rain reported from St. Louis, Keokuk and Leavenworth. The […]
A Huge Shout Out and Much Appreciation for all the time and hard work to get this new site built to William-II without to his diligence made this site happen; so proud of this guy (more…)
The Dubuque Daily Herald Tuesday December 31. 1889 Mr. DICKEY’S DEAL, Dubuque in the Future to be an Important Shipbuilding City. Mr. Dickey Has Purchased the Iowa Iron Works and Will Manufacture Steel Hulls for Steamboats. A new deal has been made within the last few days in which Dubuque will be brought into more prominence […]
The Dubuque Daily Times Tuesday November 11, 1879 THE OLD SHOT TOWER. One of the Most Interesting Autograph Albums In the City. The old shot tower situated at the entrance of the bridge, is one of the old notable structures on the river. It was a twin brother or sister to the old elevator that went […]
The Dubuque Daily Times Friday November 21, 1879 MORE ENTERPRISE. Dubuque Capitalists on a Tour of Inspection With a View to Opening a Glucose Manufactory in This City. Flattering Prospects of Its Early Establishment and a Few Items of Interest in Regard to the Project. A committee of Dubuque citizens, Mr. W. H. Peabody, R. E. Graves, President of […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald May 11, 1878 Caught On The Fly DUBUQUE, May 10, 1878. During the past 24 hours ending 3:40 p. m. the barometer over the upper Mississippi valley shows a higher and very even pressure, together with generally lower temperatures, prevailing northwest winds, and clear to cloudy weather Rain reported at St. […]