FRITH'S UNION SLAUGHTER HOUSE - Revision history

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	[[Image:frithhouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]FRITH'S UNION SLAUGHTER HOUSE. The Union Slaughter House operated by the [[DUBUQUE BUTCHERS' ASSOCIATION]] and located at the foot of 7th Street was destroyed by fire in January, 1885. (1) In was quickly rebuilt. In October 1885 Dr. M. H. Wales, the city physician, and members of the health committee investigated the "nuisance" involving the Union Slaughter House and ordered it corrected. (2) In November, arrangements were made to supply the water tank of the [[CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, AND ST. PAUL RAILROAD]] from the company's artesian well.		[[Image:frithhouse.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]FRITH'S UNION SLAUGHTER HOUSE. The Union Slaughter House operated by the [[DUBUQUE BUTCHERS' ASSOCIATION]] and located at the foot of 7th Street was destroyed by fire in January, 1885. (1) In was quickly rebuilt. In October 1885 Dr. M. H. Wales, the city physician, and members of the health committee investigated the "nuisance" involving the Union Slaughter House and ordered it corrected. (2) In November, arrangements were made to supply the water tank of the [[CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, AND ST. PAUL RAILROAD]] from the company's artesian well.

	The plant was characterized again as a nuisance in 1886. The president of the company argued before the council that some of the names on the petition had been forged and that the issue was really over a boundary dispute. ~~The council voted to~~ If the rendering plant was ~~forced to be~~ closed the entire plant would be closed causing the loss of many union jobs. The council rescinded its order, but referred the matter to the local health authorities for their inspection. (3)		The plant was characterized again as a nuisance in 1886. The president of the company argued before the council that some of the names on the petition had been forged and that the issue was really over a boundary dispute. If the rendering plant was closed the entire plant would be closed causing the loss of many union jobs. The council rescinded its order, but referred the matter to the local health authorities for their inspection. (3)

	In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)		In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)
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	[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)		[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)

	In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be done under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector ~~and that proper~~ arrangements be made with the slaughter house to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)		In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be done under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector. Proper arrangements were to be made with the slaughter house to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)

	The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)		The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)

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	[[FRITH, Eugene T.\|Eugene T. FRITH]] served as the company president.		[[FRITH, Eugene T.\|Eugene T. FRITH]] served as the company president.

	The 1915 through 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 18th and Sycamore ~~as the address~~.		The 1915 through 1934 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 18th and Sycamore.

	See: [[FRITH RENDERING WORKS]]		See: [[FRITH RENDERING WORKS]]

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	[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)		[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)

	In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be ~~down~~ under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the slaughter house to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)		In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be done under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the slaughter house to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)

	The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)		The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)
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	[[FRITH, Eugene T.\|Eugene T. FRITH]] served as the company president.		[[FRITH, Eugene T.\|Eugene T. FRITH]] served as the company president.

			The 1915 through 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 18th and Sycamore as the address.

	See: [[FRITH RENDERING WORKS]]		See: [[FRITH RENDERING WORKS]]
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	~~The 1915 through 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 18th and Sycamore as the address.~~

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	In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)		In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)

	[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, E.E.\|E.E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)		[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)

	In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be down under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the ~~Union Slaughter House~~ to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)		In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be down under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the slaughter house to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)

	The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)		The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)

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	[[Image:1925ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Located at 18th and Sycamore [[STREETS]] in 1922, the company was operated by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] whose father founded the company. Nine employees provided beef, veal, mutton, and pork to local and regional markets.		[[Image:1925ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Located at 18th and Sycamore [[STREETS]] in 1922, the company was operated by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] whose father founded the company. Nine employees provided beef, veal, mutton, and pork to local and regional markets.

	In 1934 and 1936 the slaughter house processed thousands of cattle from the Northwest drought area. Each month an estimated 1,200 head were shipped to Iowa where they were processed and then canned for relief programs. (8)		In 1934 and 1936 the slaughter house processed thousands of cattle from the Northwest drought area. Each month an estimated 1,200 head were shipped to Iowa where they were processed and then canned for relief programs. (8) Advertisements for butchering hogs were made in 1940.

	In February 1937 the company was incorporated as [[E. E. FRITH COMPANY INC.]]		In February 1937 the company was incorporated as [[E. E. FRITH COMPANY INC.]]

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	In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)		In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)

	[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, E. E.\|E. E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)		[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, E.E.\|E.E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)

	In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be down under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the Union Slaughter House to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)		In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be down under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the Union Slaughter House to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)
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	[[Image:1925ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Located at 18th and Sycamore [[STREETS]] in 1922, the company was operated by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] whose father founded the company. Nine employees provided beef, veal, mutton, and pork to local and regional markets.		[[Image:1925ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Located at 18th and Sycamore [[STREETS]] in 1922, the company was operated by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] whose father founded the company. Nine employees provided beef, veal, mutton, and pork to local and regional markets.

			In 1934 and 1936 the slaughter house processed thousands of cattle from the Northwest drought area. Each month an estimated 1,200 head were shipped to Iowa where they were processed and then canned for relief programs. (8)

	In February 1937 the company was incorporated as [[E. E. FRITH COMPANY INC.]]		In February 1937 the company was incorporated as [[E. E. FRITH COMPANY INC.]]
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	6. "Are Strong for Meat Inspection," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 26, 1910, p. 3		6. "Are Strong for Meat Inspection," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 26, 1910, p. 3

	6. "Union Slaughter House Remodeled," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 11, 1915, p. 30		7. "Union Slaughter House Remodeled," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 11, 1915, p. 30

			8. "Cattle to be Shipped Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 7, 1936, p. 3

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	[[FRITH, Eugene T.\|Eugene T. FRITH]] served as the company president.		[[FRITH, Eugene T.\|Eugene T. FRITH]] served as the company president.

			See: [[FRITH RENDERING WORKS]]

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			The 1915 through 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 18th and Sycamore as the address.


	~~The 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 18th and Sycamore as the address.~~

	~~The 1918 and 1923 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1755 Sycamore.~~

	~~The 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of 18th and Sycamore.~~

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	In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)		In 1891 pork packing was added to the operations at the slaughter house operated by the Dubuque Butchers' Association. The company had a daily capacity of five hundred hogs or 250 cattle with a total of fifteen employees. Cold storage was supplied by 1,500 pounds of ice. (4)

	The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, E. E.\|E. E. FRITH]] around October, 1906.		[[Image:1907ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The Union Slaughter House was purchased by [[FRITH, E. E.\|E. E. FRITH]] around October, 1906 and renamed. (5)

	~~The announcement was made~~ in ~~April 1915~~ that the Union Slaughter House ~~was being renovated to bring it up~~ to ~~government standards~~. ~~As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating~~ the ~~dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used~~ to ~~store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had~~ the ~~capacity~~ of ~~processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily~~. (5)		In 1910 the Board of Health asked the city council to announce that all slaughtering of animals for sale in Dubuque should be down under the supervision of a United States government inspector or the city meat inspector and that proper arrangements be made with the Union Slaughter House to have slaughtering carried out only during established hours. This would allow the inspector to have definite hours for the inspection of butcher shops. (6)

	Located at 18th and Sycamore [[STREETS]] in 1922, the company was operated by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] whose father founded the company. Nine employees provided beef, veal, mutton, and pork to local and regional markets.		The announcement was made in April 1915 that the Union Slaughter House was being renovated to bring it up to government standards. As reported, cement was used to replace wood in every place possible to aid in sanitation. A refrigeration plant was installed eliminating the dependence on ice. The cold storage room would be used to store eggs, butter and milk in addition to meat. The total cost of the upgrading was estimated at $25,000. The facility had the capacity of processing one hundred hogs or twenty-cattle daily. (7)

			[[Image:1925ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Located at 18th and Sycamore [[STREETS]] in 1922, the company was operated by [[FRITH, Eugene E.\|Eugene E. FRITH]] whose father founded the company. Nine employees provided beef, veal, mutton, and pork to local and regional markets.

	In February 1937 the company was incorporated as [[E. E. FRITH COMPANY INC.]]		In February 1937 the company was incorporated as [[E. E. FRITH COMPANY INC.]]
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	4. "A New Packing House," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 22, 1891, p. 8		4. "A New Packing House," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 22, 1891, p. 8

	5. "Union Slaughter House Remodeled," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 11, 1915, p. 30		5. "Heavy Weight Steer is Killed," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 10, 1906, p. 3

			6. "Are Strong for Meat Inspection," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 26, 1910, p. 3

			6. "Union Slaughter House Remodeled," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 11, 1915, p. 30