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Kretz Cafeteria interior, Dubuque, Iowa
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Description
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Looking at the interior of a two story café. From the time that it opened in 1934 through the early 1950s, Kretz Cafeteria was one of the most popular eating establishments in Dubuque. Diners could choose a table or booth on the main level or be seated on the more private balcony. Verso says: Most beautiful cafeteria in the Central States. Famous throughout the nation for wonderful food. 1940 postmark. Number A-1829.
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Date Created
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1940
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PID
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grinnell:16926
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Main Street, looking East, Dyersville, Iowa, A. Drexler Dry Goods, Dyersville Commercial, Farmers' State Bank, H.B. Glover Factory, Allen's Restaurant, J.H. Tauke Furniture Store
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Looking east on Main Street in Dyersville, Iowa, with clothier and saloon on the left and a garage, A. Drexler Dry Goods, the Dyersville Commercial newspaper office (started in the early 1870's), The Farmers' State Bank, H.B. Glover Factory, Allen's Restaurant, and the J. H. Tauke Furniture Store on the right. Dyersville, Iowa was founded in 1851 and named for an early landowner, James Dyer. Number 5.
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PID
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grinnell:16817
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Title
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Union Electric Company's Station and loop at Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa
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Description
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Incorporated on August 13, 1900, to provide electric power to Dubuque, the Union Electric Company was the successor of Hill Street and West Dubuque Steam Railway Company, Dubuque Street Railway Company, Dubuque Light and Traction Company, Star Electric Company, and the Home Electric Company. Union Park, operated by the company, was the only park of its type in the United States maintained exclusively by a street railway company. After Union Electric made many improvements such as new rail cars, a new car barn and power station, and a manufacturing plant, Dubuque Electric Company took over the operation in 1916. No. 165
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Date Created
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1910
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PID
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grinnell:15560