Encyclopedia Dubuque
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WISCONSIN HOTEL COMPANY
WISCONSIN HOTEL COMPANY. In 1836, so rapidly was the town growing and so improved were local conditions and business, that the citizens organized as the Wisconsin Hotel Company and attempted to raise $20,000 by subscription for a mammoth brick hotel that should fittingly represent the importance of the city.
The hotel was to be located on Main Street on lots bought of Mr. Allen at a cost of $2,000. Loomis, Sleator and King were the committee to oversee all arrangements. The rapid growth was checked in the fall of 1836, because the necessary building material could not be obtained.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-6-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml