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COLLINS, Cornelius
COLLINS, Cornelius. (Dubuque, IA, 1859--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 21, 1882). Collins became one of the most important home builders in the community. (1)
Collins was among a number of Catholics who met in ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL in November, 1865 to consider improving the THIRD STREET CEMETERY. In order to determine the feeling of the group, the chairman submitted the question of whether a fence should be constructed. The motion passed unanimously. Collins and four others were appointed to determine the kind of fence and its cost and to submit the information to the next meeting of the committee. (2)
By 1867 Collins had constructed eleven important residences including a $3,000 brick or stone house on the side of the bluff at the head of 6th Street. (3) Locally he was one of the founding members of the ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY. (4)
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Source:
1. Phase V Architectural/Historical Survey/Evaluation Final Report. Online: http://weblink.cityofdubuque.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=44950&page=1&searchid=9d0a32ca-655e-4868-b2d1-db38eb62e79b, p. 32
2. "Catholic Cemetery on Kelly's Bluff," The Dubuque Herald, November 14, 1865, p. 4
3. Phase V
4. "Catholic Society is 75 Years Old," The Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, August 24, 1930, p. 52
