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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 while traveling through the country selling agricultural implements. The buggy top which shielded him from rain as well as the sun's rays proved so popular that he opened his manufacturing 'buggy and extension vehicle tops' the following year. Business grew so quickly he was able to stop selling other agricultural equipment. (1) In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania, 1821--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 while traveling through the country selling agricultural implements. The buggy top which shielded him from rain as well as the sun's rays proved so popular that he opened his manufacturing 'buggy and extension vehicle tops' the following year. Business grew so quickly he was able to stop selling other agricultural equipment. (1) In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.

	The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 while traveling through the country selling agricultural implements. The buggy top which shielded him from rain as well as the sun's rays proved so popular that he opened his manufacturing 'buggy and extension vehicle tops' the following year. Business grew so quickly he was able to stop selling other agricultural equipment. (1) In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 while traveling through the country selling agricultural implements. The buggy top which shielded him from rain as well as the sun's rays proved so popular that he opened his manufacturing 'buggy and extension vehicle tops' the following year. Business grew so quickly he was able to stop selling other agricultural equipment. (1) In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.

	The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories ~~each at 42, 44 and 46 South Main~~. ~~(2)~~ The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

	In Dubuque the company, at 42 South Main and later 42, 44, and 46 South Main, had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. The factory employed seventy-five men at a weekly cost of $600. Annual sales reached $200,000. In 1877 the company relocated to Fifth and White [[STREETS]]. This building was destroyed by fire in 1878. (3)		In Dubuque the company, at 42 South Main and later 42, 44, and 46 South Main, had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. The factory employed seventy-five men at a weekly cost of $600. Annual sales reached $200,000. In 1877 the company relocated to Fifth and White [[STREETS]]. This building was destroyed by fire in 1878. (2)

	Following the fire, Charles, Louis and Joseph Fockler moved to East Dubuque where they established the East Dubuque Manufacturing Company to manufacture agricultural implements. (4) In 1901 the brothers asked to be discharged from bankruptcy. A third brother, Joseph, however opposed the action claimed that his brothers owed him $400. He claimed that his brothers owned a property they had failed to report to the court. The brothers claimed that this belonged to their wives. Joseph Fockler additionally charged that his two brothers had fallen into bankruptcy around 1894 through their involvement with the American Wheel Company.		Following the fire, Charles, Louis and Joseph Fockler moved to East Dubuque where they established the East Dubuque Manufacturing Company to manufacture agricultural implements. (3) In 1901 the brothers asked to be discharged from bankruptcy. A third brother, Joseph, however opposed the action claimed that his brothers owed him $400. He claimed that his brothers owned a property they had failed to report to the court. The brothers claimed that this belonged to their wives. Joseph Fockler additionally charged that his two brothers had fallen into bankruptcy around 1894 through their involvement with the American Wheel Company. (4)

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	1. "Dubuque County Before 1880," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 19, 1933, p. 17		1. "Dubuque County Before 1880," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 19, 1933, p. 17

	2. Ibid		2. Ibid.

	3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 17, 1885, p. 4		3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 17, 1885, p. 4

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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 and the following year ~~established the business~~. In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 while traveling through the country selling agricultural implements. The buggy top which shielded him from rain as well as the sun's rays proved so popular that he opened his manufacturing 'buggy and extension vehicle tops' the following year. Business grew so quickly he was able to stop selling other agricultural equipment. (1) In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.

	The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each at 42, 44 and 46 South Main. (2) The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

	In Dubuque the company, at 42 South Main and later 42, 44, and 46 South Main, had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. The factory employed seventy-five men at a weekly cost of $600. Annual sales reached $200,000. In 1877 the company relocated to Fifth and White [[STREETS]]. This building was destroyed by fire in 1878. (1)		In Dubuque the company, at 42 South Main and later 42, 44, and 46 South Main, had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. The factory employed seventy-five men at a weekly cost of $600. Annual sales reached $200,000. In 1877 the company relocated to Fifth and White [[STREETS]]. This building was destroyed by fire in 1878. (3)

	Following the fire, Charles, Louis and Joseph Fockler moved to East Dubuque where they established the East Dubuque Manufacturing Company to manufacture agricultural implements. (2) In 1901 the brothers asked to be discharged from bankruptcy. A third brother, Joseph, however opposed the action claimed that his brothers owed him $400. He claimed that his brothers owned a property they had failed to report to the court. The brothers claimed that this belonged to their wives. Joseph Fockler additionally charged that his two brothers had fallen into bankruptcy around 1894 through their involvement with the American Wheel Company. ~~(3)~~		Following the fire, Charles, Louis and Joseph Fockler moved to East Dubuque where they established the East Dubuque Manufacturing Company to manufacture agricultural implements. (4) In 1901 the brothers asked to be discharged from bankruptcy. A third brother, Joseph, however opposed the action claimed that his brothers owed him $400. He claimed that his brothers owned a property they had failed to report to the court. The brothers claimed that this belonged to their wives. Joseph Fockler additionally charged that his two brothers had fallen into bankruptcy around 1894 through their involvement with the American Wheel Company.

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	1. "Dubuque County Before 1880," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 19, 1933, p. 17		1. "Dubuque County Before 1880," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 19, 1933, p. 17

	2. ~~"Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 17, 1885, p. 4~~		2. Ibid

	3. "In East Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', July 28, 1901, p. 8		3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 17, 1885, p. 4

			4. "In East Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', July 28, 1901, p. 8

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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 and the following year established the business. As the business increased, his brother ~~and present partner~~ became associated with him.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 and the following year established the business. In 1878 as the business increased, his brother became associated with him. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, Louis Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.

	The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

	In Dubuque the company had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast.		In Dubuque the company, at 42 South Main and later 42, 44, and 46 South Main, had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. The factory employed seventy-five men at a weekly cost of $600. Annual sales reached $200,000. In 1877 the company relocated to Fifth and White [[STREETS]]. This building was destroyed by fire in 1878. (1)

	Charles ~~had charge of the manufacturing department~~, and ~~his~~ brother, L. Fockler, had ~~charge of the office and finances of~~ the ~~firm~~.		Following the fire, Charles, Louis and Joseph Fockler moved to East Dubuque where they established the East Dubuque Manufacturing Company to manufacture agricultural implements. (2) In 1901 the brothers asked to be discharged from bankruptcy. A third brother, Joseph, however opposed the action claimed that his brothers owed him $400. He claimed that his brothers owned a property they had failed to report to the court. The brothers claimed that this belonged to their wives. Joseph Fockler additionally charged that his two brothers had fallen into bankruptcy around 1894 through their involvement with the American Wheel Company. (3)

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	Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880, pg. 788 & 791		Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880, pg. 788 & 791

			1. "Dubuque County Before 1880," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', October 19, 1933, p. 17

			2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 17, 1885, p. 4

			3. "In East Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', July 28, 1901, p. 8

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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of ~~Key City Carriage Tops~~, invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 and the following year established the business. As the business increased, his brother and present partner became associated with him.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]], invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 and the following year established the business. As the business increased, his brother and present partner became associated with him.

	The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

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	Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880, pg. 788 & 791		Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880, pg. 788 & 791

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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of ~~[[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]]~~ invented the adjustable buggy ~~tops~~ in 1876 and the following year established the business. As the business increased, his brother and present partner became associated with him.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of Key City Carriage Tops, invented the adjustable buggy top in 1876 and the following year established the business. As the business increased, his brother and present partner became associated with him.

	The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

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	FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]] invented the adjustable buggy tops in 1876 and the following year established the business. the business ~~increasing~~, his brother and present partner became associated with him.		FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]] invented the adjustable buggy tops in 1876 and the following year established the business. As the business increased, his brother and present partner became associated with him.

	~~They were~~ the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top ~~in this country. They are the largest manufacturers of their goods in this country and~~ occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business is selected and bought in Indiana, and ~~consists~~ of the second growth of ash; they cut it up with their own machinery there. ~~They have~~ a steam room where the bows ~~are~~ bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork is made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They ~~employ about~~ fifty to seventy-five ~~hands~~ and ~~ship~~ their goods, the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops, to every ~~State in the Union~~. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. ~~They have one of the largest and most important industries in the city.~~ Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, L. Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.		The company, the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top, was successful enough to occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business was selected and bought in Indiana and consisted of the second growth of ash; they cut it with their own machinery there.

			In Dubuque the company had a steam room where the bows were bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork was made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employed between fifty to seventy-five workers and shipped their goods--the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops--to every state. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast.

			Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, L. Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.

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	Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical pg. 788 & 791		Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880, pg. 788 & 791

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FOCKLER, Charles. (Pennsylvania--Unknown). Chas. Fockler, the senior member of [[KEY CITY CARRIAGE TOPS]] invented the adjustable buggy tops in 1876 and the following year established the business. the business increasing, his brother and present partner became associated with him.

They were the first to manufacture the adjustable buggy top in this country. They are the largest manufacturers of their goods in this country and occupy three stores of three stories each. The timber used in their business is selected and bought in Indiana, and consists of the second growth of ash; they cut it up with their own machinery there. They have a steam room where the bows are bent and a drying-room; shops where the ironwork is made; enameling-room, paint-rooms and trimming-rooms. They employ about fifty to seventy-five hands and ship their goods, the adjustable buggy top and the carriage extension tops, to every State in the Union. The company had a large trade on the Pacific Coast. They have one of the largest and most important industries in the city. Charles had charge of the manufacturing department, and his brother, L. Fockler, had charge of the office and finances of the firm.

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Oldt, Franklin. '''The History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' Chicago: Western Historical pg. 788 & 791