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CATHOLIC SHELTER. Founded in 1929, the shelter house was sponsored by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] under the supervision of Father Duggan, the director of Catholic Charities in Dubuque. The shelter provided lodging and warm breakfasts for unemployed and homeless men free of charge without consideration of religious background.
CATHOLIC SHELTER. Founded in 1929, the shelter house was sponsored by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] under the supervision of Father Duggan, the director of Catholic Charities in Dubuque. The shelter provided lodging and warm breakfasts for unemployed and homeless men free of charge without consideration of religious background. From 1929 until October, 1932 a total of 20,000 nights of lodging were provided with the average number of 70 to 80 for the winter months and less during the summer.  (1)


From 1929 until October, 1932 a total of 20,000 nights of lodging were provided with the average number of 70 to 80 for the winter months and less during the summer.  The shelter was formally a warehouse which Catholic Charities made habitable. It was heated, lighted, and equipped with spring cots, mattresses, and bedding.
The shelter was formally a warehouse which Catholic Charities made habitable after it was donated by the J. J. Nagle real estate company. It was heated, lighted, and equipped with spring cots, mattresses, and bedding. Some homeless men from Dubuque remained in the Shelter throughout the year and cared to the transient population in return for their accommodations. The homeless were allowed to remain one night with exceptions for those who were ill or physically handicapped. There were bathing facilities provided, but a bath was not required. After the men had breakfast and left, all the bed clothing was disinfected and the floors scrubbed(2)


The 1939 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 456 1/2 Iowa.
The 1939 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 456 1/2 Iowa.
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"Shelter Home Gives Lodgings to Over 20,000," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 12, 1932, p. 12
1. "Shelter Home Gives Lodgings to Over 20,000," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 12, 1932, p. 12
 
2. "Decrease Shown in Number of Transients Seeking Aid at Catholic Shelter Here," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', December 10, 1933, p. 21


[[Category: Lodging Houses]]
[[Category: Lodging Houses]]

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CATHOLIC SHELTER. Founded in 1929, the shelter house was sponsored by CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE under the supervision of Father Duggan, the director of Catholic Charities in Dubuque. The shelter provided lodging and warm breakfasts for unemployed and homeless men free of charge without consideration of religious background. From 1929 until October, 1932 a total of 20,000 nights of lodging were provided with the average number of 70 to 80 for the winter months and less during the summer. (1)

The shelter was formally a warehouse which Catholic Charities made habitable after it was donated by the J. J. Nagle real estate company. It was heated, lighted, and equipped with spring cots, mattresses, and bedding. Some homeless men from Dubuque remained in the Shelter throughout the year and cared to the transient population in return for their accommodations. The homeless were allowed to remain one night with exceptions for those who were ill or physically handicapped. There were bathing facilities provided, but a bath was not required. After the men had breakfast and left, all the bed clothing was disinfected and the floors scrubbed(2)

The 1939 Dubuque City Directory listed 456 1/2 Iowa.

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1. "Shelter Home Gives Lodgings to Over 20,000," Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, October 12, 1932, p. 12

2. "Decrease Shown in Number of Transients Seeking Aid at Catholic Shelter Here," Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, December 10, 1933, p. 21