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Welcome to Encyclopedia Dubuque! With tens of thousands of articles and images, Encyclopedia Dubuque is the most comprehensive online resource to the history and culture of Dubuque, Iowa.

Encyclopedia Dubuque is continuously revised and updated by Randolph W. LYON, author of the reference book, Dubuque: The Encyclopedia the basis of this website. Robert Joseph REDING, former owner of Bob's Antiques and Collectibles of Dubuque, and Jim Massey have contributed hundreds of images from their extensive collections. Extensive research has been provided by Diane Harris and John Pregler. Encyclopedia Dubuque is very proud to display many sketches by acclaimed local artist, Norman ZEPESKI.

Commercial addresses from 1856-1980 and VIDEOS/SONGS are new additions.

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