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DUBUQUE OATMEAL MILL. The mill was established around 1878 by Wallace and Christie. It was reorganized in 1881 and operated as a stock company. The officers were Julius K. Graves, president; William Christie, vice-president and manager; and C. J. Brayton, secretary and treasurer. The directors included William ANDREW, Julius K. Graves, William Christie, Henry L. STOUT, and John BELL.
On July 16, 1886 at 7:00 p.m. a fire alarm was sounded but within minutes the building was totally destroyed.
The 1884-1885 Dubuque City Directory listed 7th and Washington as the address.
The 1886-87 Dubuque City Directory listed the northeast corner of 7th and Washington.
The site was later used by MARTIN-STRELAU CO. (THE)
See: CALEDONIA MILLS