The early part of the 1900s was an exciting time of new inventions for women. Though the early permanent wave machines looked very strange, with separate wires leading to each chemical-wrapped curl, they were the most modern, and many women wanted to try the new style. New stores called beauty shops began to open. Photo courtesy: Central Community Historical Museum
2408 Central. Photo in 2011.
DOLORES C. SCHLOSSER. The 1934 through 1939 Dubuque City Directory listed 2642 Central.
The 1941 Dubuque City Directory and 1942 Dubuque Classified Business Directory listed 2408 Central.
The 1951 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed the same address for Dolores Beauty Shop.