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THOMAS CONNOLLY-1637 IOWA
THOMAS CONNOLLY HOME. Ground was broken in October, 1890 for what was to be one of Dubuque's most outstanding examples of QUEEN ANNE ARCHITECTURE. (1) The home's first owner was Thomas CONNOLLY, a prominent carriage manufacturer. Built of red Colorado sandstone, the home was expected to cost $15,000. (1)
Considered one of the finest home in the city, it was one of a few to have a carriage step that allowed entrance or exits from carriages without stepping on the ground. A second unique feature was the air circulation system which during the summer drew cool air through a large opening under the porch. The home had many stained glass windows. The variety of woods used in the rooms included oak, maple, butternut, and sycamore. (2)
Located at the northern end of JACKSON PARK, the home by 2024 had lost much of its grandeur. A fire in the home resulted in its third story being removed.
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Source:
1. "News in Brief," Dubuque Daily Herald, October 8, 1890, p. 4.
2. Sommer, Lawrence J. The Heritage of Dubuque: An Architectural View, East Dubuque: Tel Graphics, 1975, p. 25