DUBUQUE LUMBER COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:27, 1 July 2025

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	[[Image:imp266.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Notepaper from Tully's Dubuque Lumber Company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp266.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Notepaper from Tully's Dubuque Lumber Company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:imp779.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]DUBUQUE LUMBER COMPANY. A lumber company that was revived-in name years later~~. The~~ Dubuque Lumber Company was begun with $50,000 in September 1866. The company was located at 12 Levee according to the 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory''. The 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the company address as south Southern Avenue. A sawmill, established in 1867, was destroyed by fire on April 29, 1870.		[[Image:imp779.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]DUBUQUE LUMBER COMPANY. A lumber company that was revived-in name years later, the Dubuque Lumber Company was begun with $50,000 in September 1866. The company was located at 12 Levee according to the 1867 '''Dubuque City Directory.''' The 1868-69 '''Dubuque City Directory''' gave the company address as south Southern Avenue. A sawmill, established in 1867, was destroyed by fire on April 29, 1870.

	The mill was rebuilt, but another fire in 1872 did $100,000 in damage to the lumberyards. Fire struck again in 1876. Destroyed were a two-story frame mill and its machinery, two large dry kilns and their contents, and nearly 500,000 feet of lumber. (1) The company was ruined. The firm, also known as [[MOORE'S MILL]], was located near present-day Maus Lake on the southern end of Dubuque.		The mill was rebuilt, but another fire in 1872 did $100,000 in damage to the lumberyards. Fire struck again in 1876. Destroyed were a two-story frame mill and its machinery, two large dry kilns and their contents, and nearly 500,000 feet of lumber. (1) The company was ruined. The firm, also known as [[MOORE'S MILL]], was located near present-day Maus Lake on the southern end of Dubuque.
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	The 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Lincoln and 10th.		The 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Lincoln and 10th.

	In 1890 ~~Dubuque Woodenware~~ was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On ~~Februry~~ 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)		In 1890 [[DUBUQUE WOODENWARE]] was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On February 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and employed seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and employed seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)

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	[[Category: Lime, Cement and Hair]]		[[Category: Lime, Cement and Hair]]
	[[Category: Shingle Manufacturer]]		[[Category: Shingle Manufacturer]]
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	The mill was rebuilt, but another fire in 1872 did $100,000 in damage to the lumberyards. Fire struck again in 1876. Destroyed were a two-story frame mill and its machinery, two large dry kilns and their contents, and nearly 500,000 feet of lumber. (1) The company was ruined. The firm, also known as [[MOORE'S MILL]], was located near present-day Maus Lake on the southern end of Dubuque.		The mill was rebuilt, but another fire in 1872 did $100,000 in damage to the lumberyards. Fire struck again in 1876. Destroyed were a two-story frame mill and its machinery, two large dry kilns and their contents, and nearly 500,000 feet of lumber. (1) The company was ruined. The firm, also known as [[MOORE'S MILL]], was located near present-day Maus Lake on the southern end of Dubuque.

	The 1878-79 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the northwest corner of Main and 1st.		The 1878-79 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the northwest corner of Main and 1st.

	The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave 513 Locust as the address for the company office.		The 1884-1885 '''Dubuque City Directory''' gave 513 Locust as the address for the company office.

	The 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln and 10th.		The 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Lincoln and 10th.

	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)
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	[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.		[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.

	The 1966 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2655 Lincoln.		The 1966 through 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 2655 Lincoln.

	[[Image:tullys.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:tullys.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and ~~would employ~~ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and employed seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years, this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.

	[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.		[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.

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	The 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln and 10th.		The 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln and 10th.

	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (2)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.
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	1. "Conflagration," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 23, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Conflagration," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 23, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "Building Plant," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, March 15, 1902, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bWhBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MqkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4179,33516&dq=standard+lumber+company+dubuque&hl=en		2. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 1, 1894, p. 4

			3. "Building Plant," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', March 15, 1902, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bWhBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MqkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4179,33516&dq=standard+lumber+company+dubuque&hl=en

	[[Category: Saw Mills]]		[[Category: Saw Mills]]

Randylyon at 03:59, 20 December 2015

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and L. ~~Bede~~, secretary-treasurer. (2)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (2)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.

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	[[Image:imp779.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]DUBUQUE LUMBER COMPANY. A lumber company that was revived-in name years later. The Dubuque Lumber Company was begun with $50,000 in September 1866. The company was located at 12 Levee according to the 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory''. The 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the company address as south Southern Avenue. A sawmill, established in 1867, was destroyed by fire on April 29, 1870.		[[Image:imp779.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]DUBUQUE LUMBER COMPANY. A lumber company that was revived-in name years later. The Dubuque Lumber Company was begun with $50,000 in September 1866. The company was located at 12 Levee according to the 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory''. The 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the company address as south Southern Avenue. A sawmill, established in 1867, was destroyed by fire on April 29, 1870.

	The mill was rebuilt, but another fire in 1872 did $100,000 in damage to the lumberyards. ~~When fire~~ struck again in 1876 ~~the~~ company was ruined. The firm, also known as [[MOORE'S MILL]], was located near present-day Maus Lake on the southern end of Dubuque.		The mill was rebuilt, but another fire in 1872 did $100,000 in damage to the lumberyards. Fire struck again in 1876. Destroyed were a two-story frame mill and its machinery, two large dry kilns and their contents, and nearly 500,000 feet of lumber. (1) The company was ruined. The firm, also known as [[MOORE'S MILL]], was located near present-day Maus Lake on the southern end of Dubuque.

	The 1878-79 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the northwest corner of Main and 1st.		The 1878-79 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the northwest corner of Main and 1st.
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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (1)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (2)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.
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	1. "Building Plant," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, March 15, 1902, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bWhBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MqkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4179,33516&dq=standard+lumber+company+dubuque&hl=en		1. "Conflagration," ''Dubuque Herald'', July 23, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760723&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			2. "Building Plant," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, March 15, 1902, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bWhBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MqkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4179,33516&dq=standard+lumber+company+dubuque&hl=en

	[[Category: Saw Mills]]		[[Category: Saw Mills]]

Randylyon at 03:26, 23 January 2014

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William\|William LAWTHER]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (1)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (1)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.

Randylyon at 03:24, 23 January 2014

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.

			On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William\|William LAWTHER]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (1)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.
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	[[Image:tullys.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:tullys.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:tullys-2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:tullys-2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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			1. "Building Plant," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, March 15, 1902, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bWhBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MqkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4179,33516&dq=standard+lumber+company+dubuque&hl=en

	[[Category: Saw Mills]]		[[Category: Saw Mills]]

Randylyon at 19:13, 18 December 2013

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	[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.		[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.

	The 1966 through ~~1985~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2655 Lincoln.		The 1966 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2655 Lincoln.

	[[Image:tullys.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:tullys.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Carpenter's apron. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th. On Februry 1, 1894 a special meeting was called to consider raising the capitalization to $100,000 based on the excellent business being done. Money was needed for expansion and more equipment. (2)

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and ~~would employ~~ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and employed seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (3)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years, this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.

	[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.		[[Image:dubuquelumber-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Confusion between the two Dubuque Lumber companies has remained. In 1977 a marker was erected at Dubuque Lumber celebrating the link by telephone of the lumberyard to its office in 1878. This marker rightly belonged on the site south of Dubuque where the earlier company carried on its business.

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and L. ~~Bede~~, secretary-treasurer. (2)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and [[BREDE, Louis H.\|Louis H. BREDE]], secretary-treasurer. (2)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.

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	In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.		In 1890 Dubuque Woodenware was started by several businessmen with land purchased near [[EAGLE POINT]] from [[REYNOLDS, Joseph "Diamond Jo"\|Joseph"Diamond Jo" REYNOLDS]]. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Lincoln Avenue and 10th.

	On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William\|William LAWTHER]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (1)		On May 30, 1901 the lumber mill was destroyed by fire. In March 1902, however, officials of the company announced that the firm would resume business by May. The company in 1902 was capitalized at $100,000 and would employ seventy-five workers. The officers of the company included Thomas Ives, president; [[LAWTHER, William Sr.\|William LAWTHER, Sr.]], vice president; and L. Bede, secretary-treasurer. (1)

	Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.		Over the succeeding years this firm was renamed Dubuque Woodenware and Lumber Company, Dubuque Lumber Company, and Dubuque Lumber and Coal. [[TULLY, Thomas Sr.\|Thomas TULLY, Sr.]] and Ben Herve were partners from 1896 until 1946 when Tully bought out Herve's interest. The firm, which served a twenty-five-mile radius of Dubuque, finally became known in the community as the Dubuque Lumber Company. The company closed in October 1990, and the property was sold to the Perfection Oil Company. The inventory was liquidated.