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LA FLORENCE BEAUTY SHOPPE
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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
LA FLORENCE BEAUTY SHOPPE. The 1922 city directory listed 304 BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING.
The 1939 Dubuque City Directory and 1942 Dubuque Classified Business Directory listed 236 W. 6th.
