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[[Image:bbgarage.jpg|left|thumb|300px|c. 1888 Photo courtesy: State Historical Society (Iowa City)]] BYRNE BROTHERS. In 1877 the Bryne Brothers sold their livery business along Washington Street to Joseph O'Brien and Ephraim Cummings for $6,000. The ''Dubuque Herald'' in its announcement gave no comment as to what the brothers would be doing in the future. (1) The company reentered the livery business in 1895 with the [[ | [[Image:bbgarage.jpg|left|thumb|300px|c. 1888 Photo courtesy: State Historical Society (Iowa City)]] BYRNE BROTHERS. In 1877 the Bryne Brothers sold their livery business along Washington Street to Joseph O'Brien and Ephraim Cummings for $6,000. The ''Dubuque Herald'' in its announcement gave no comment as to what the brothers would be doing in the future. (1) The company reentered the livery business in 1895 with the [[BYRNE BROS. TRANSFER & CARRIAGE COMPANY]]. | ||
In 1909 the company began handling automobiles serving as agents for the Franklin, Lewis and Vielie. | In 1909 the company began handling automobiles serving as agents for the Franklin, Lewis and Vielie. (2) | ||
In 1914 Dodge Brothers, Detroit announced its selection of | In 1914 Dodge Brothers, Detroit announced its selection of Byrne Brothers to be the local Dodge automobile dealer in Dubuque. Competition for dealerships was very competitive with as many as thirty-one applications being sent from some of the largest cities in the nation. The Dodge Brothers company at the time was the largest manufacturer of automobile parts in the world. The Byrne Brothers were as curious as everyone else in the nation about the "Car of Mystery" they would be handling because no word had been given out as to price, dimensions, or equipment. (3) In 1915 the company was a local dealer of Fisk tires. | ||
Between 1918 and 1934 there was also the [[BYRNE BROS. TRANSFER COMPANY]]. | Between 1918 and 1934 there was also the [[BYRNE BROS. TRANSFER COMPANY]]. | ||
The 1878-79 through 1886-1887 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was to be found at the corner of 7th and Locust. The undertaking business was at 158 to 160 7th. | The 1878-79 through 1886-1887 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was to be found at the corner of 7th and Locust. The undertaking business was at 158 to 160 7th. | ||
The 1890-91 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 9th and Iowa. | The 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 9th and Iowa. | ||
The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 701 Locust. | The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 701 Locust. | ||
The 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the company address as 902-940 Iowa. | The 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' gave the company address as 902-940 Iowa. | ||
The 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 701 Locust and 902-940 Iowa. | The 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 701 Locust and 902-940 Iowa. | ||
The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' and the 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 37 Julien Avenue. | The 1913 '''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory''' and the 1915 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 37 Julien Avenue. | ||
The 1918 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through the 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' listed the corner of Iowa and 9th. | The 1918 '''Dubuque City Directory''' through the 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' listed the corner of Iowa and 9th. | ||
The 1939 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 900 Iowa. | The 1939 '''Dubuque Classified Business Directory''' listed 900 Iowa. | ||
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1. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 18, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18771218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | 1. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 18, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18771218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | ||
2. "Gets Agency for New Car," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 30, 1914, p. 10 | |||
3. Ibid. | |||
[[Category: Livery]] | [[Category: Livery]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:49, 28 November 2018
BYRNE BROTHERS. In 1877 the Bryne Brothers sold their livery business along Washington Street to Joseph O'Brien and Ephraim Cummings for $6,000. The Dubuque Herald in its announcement gave no comment as to what the brothers would be doing in the future. (1) The company reentered the livery business in 1895 with the BYRNE BROS. TRANSFER & CARRIAGE COMPANY.
In 1909 the company began handling automobiles serving as agents for the Franklin, Lewis and Vielie. (2)
In 1914 Dodge Brothers, Detroit announced its selection of Byrne Brothers to be the local Dodge automobile dealer in Dubuque. Competition for dealerships was very competitive with as many as thirty-one applications being sent from some of the largest cities in the nation. The Dodge Brothers company at the time was the largest manufacturer of automobile parts in the world. The Byrne Brothers were as curious as everyone else in the nation about the "Car of Mystery" they would be handling because no word had been given out as to price, dimensions, or equipment. (3) In 1915 the company was a local dealer of Fisk tires.
Between 1918 and 1934 there was also the BYRNE BROS. TRANSFER COMPANY.
The 1878-79 through 1886-1887 Dubuque City Directory stated that this business was to be found at the corner of 7th and Locust. The undertaking business was at 158 to 160 7th.
The 1890-91 Dubuque City Directory listed 9th and Iowa.
The 1899-1900 Dubuque City Directory listed 701 Locust.
The 1909 Dubuque City Directory gave the company address as 902-940 Iowa.
The 1911-12 Dubuque City Directory listed 701 Locust and 902-940 Iowa.
The 1913 Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory and the 1915 Dubuque City Directory stated that this business was located at 37 Julien Avenue.
The 1918 Dubuque City Directory through the 1937 Dubuque Consurvey Directory listed the corner of Iowa and 9th.
The 1939 Dubuque Classified Business Directory listed 900 Iowa.
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1. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, December 18, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18771218&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. "Gets Agency for New Car," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, August 30, 1914, p. 10
3. Ibid.
