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The 1909 and 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' gave the address as 848 Main.
The 1909 and 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' gave the address as 848 Main.
In a unique sales promotion in 1887, the company offered a Shetland pony with dog cart for a drawing. Tickets were given to anyone spending at least $5.00. (1)


[[Image:bostonc.jpg|left|thumb|250px|1910 advertisement]]
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Site Survey. Iowa State Historical Society, Dec. 1, 1999. Online: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2927, p. 28
Site Survey. Iowa State Historical Society, Dec. 1, 1999. Online: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2927, p. 28
1. "Whoa, Thar!"  ''The Herald'', October 12, 1887, p. 4


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Latest revision as of 04:02, 21 January 2021

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Trade Card. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque

BOSTON ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS. The 1886-87 and 1890-91 Dubuque City Directory listed the southwest corner of Main and 4th.

The store was located at 395 Main from 1890-1899. (1)

The 1904-1905 Dubuque City Directory located this business at 395-397 Main.

The 1909 and 1911-12 Dubuque City Directory gave the address as 848 Main.

In a unique sales promotion in 1887, the company offered a Shetland pony with dog cart for a drawing. Tickets were given to anyone spending at least $5.00. (1)

1910 advertisement
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Site Survey. Iowa State Historical Society, Dec. 1, 1999. Online: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2927, p. 28

1. "Whoa, Thar!" The Herald, October 12, 1887, p. 4