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JAMES HOWIE

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An example of his work was found in 2015 at 260-280 West 17th. This was termed the James Howie Block and was constructed in 1884. There were originally twelve apartments each with six rooms. (1)Photo courtesy: You Know You Are From Dubuque

JAMES HOWIE. The 1880 Dubuque City Directory listed 255 5th.

The 1884-1885 through 1890-91 Dubuque City Directory listed 751 Locust.

In 1894 the State of Iowa awarded him the contract to build the homeopathic building at Iowa City. (2)

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Source:

1. Jacobsen, James A. "History Pays!" Historic Preservation Consulting Firm. Online: http://weblink.cityofdubuque.org/WebLink8/1/doc/37742/Page3.aspx

2. "Municipal Molecules," Dubuque Daily Herald, June 21, 1894, p. 4


See: James HOWIE

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