CARKEEK, Thomas

Gravestone in Linwood Cemetery.

CARKEEK, Thomas. (Reduth, County Cornwall, England, Mar. 29, 1843-Clearwater, FL, May 19, 1927). Carkeek followed his father's trade and became a stonemason and also learned carpentry before moving to Wisconsin. (1) In 1882 Carkeek moved to Dubuque and found employment as an architect with the CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER COMPANY. Carkeek remained with the company until 1891 when he opened his own business in the Lincoln Building.(2)

Between 1891 and 1911, Carkeek is said to have been involved in the design of over two hundred buildings in Dubuque including the BELL BROTHERS COMPANY, REDSTONE (THE), and the ODD FELLOWS HALL at 9th and Locust streets. (3) He was also the architect of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.) (4) Others include:

Fred Bell's residence (968 W. 3rd). Photo courtesy: Bob Reding

Elberon Flats (11th and Iowa). Photo courtesy: Bob Reding

Arno Flats (11th and Iowa). Photo courtesy: Bob Reding

The 1900 Dubuque City Directory listed the Lincoln Block. (5)

The 1909 Dubuque City Directory listed the company at 121 8th. (6)

The 1913 Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory stated that this business was located at 815 Main.

The 1921 Dubuque City Directory listed 17 Lincoln Building. (7)

See: THOMAS T. CARKEEK

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Source:

1. Sommer, Lawrence J. "The Heritage of Dubuque; An Architectural View," Tel Graphics, East Dubuque, Iowa 1975 p. 160

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. The Art Institute of Chicago Archival Image Collection--http://digital-libraries.saic.edu/cdm/search/collection/mqc/searchterm/Carkeek,%20Thomas%20T./mode/exact

5. The Heritage of Dubuque; An Architectural Vieww., p. 159

6. Ibid.

7. Ibid.