JOHN BUTT - Revision history

Randylyon at 18:53, 30 March 2026

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	JOHN BUTT. In 1852 John ~~Butt, Sr.~~ began the manufacture of wagons and light vehicles at 645 Iowa Street. He continued in this business until his death in 1873. His business was then continued by his sons John, Ernest, William and Helmuth.		JOHN BUTT. In 1852 [[BUTT, John\|John BUTT]] began the manufacture of wagons and light vehicles at 645 Iowa Street. He continued in this business until his death in 1873. His business was then continued by his sons John, Ernest, William and Helmuth.

	In 1876 they constructed a three-story building at a cost of $3,500. Employing six men at a weekly cost of $100.00, the annual income to the firm was $8,000 around 1800.		In 1876 they constructed a three-story building at a cost of $3,500. Employing six men at a weekly cost of $100.00, the annual income to the firm was $8,000 around 1800.

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	In 1876 they constructed a three-story building at a cost of $3,500. Employing six men at a weekly cost of $100.00, the annual income to the firm was $8,000 around 1800.		In 1876 they constructed a three-story building at a cost of $3,500. Employing six men at a weekly cost of $100.00, the annual income to the firm was $8,000 around 1800.

	The 1859-1860 through 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.		The 1859-1860 through 1868-69 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.

	The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.		The 1867 '''Dubuque City Directory''' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.

	The 1875-1876 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the address as 645 Iowa.		The 1875-1876 '''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the address as 645 Iowa.

	The 1878-79 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed John Butt and Brothers at 645 Iowa.		The 1878-79 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed John Butt and Brothers at 645 Iowa.

	According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.		According to the 1883 '''Dubuque City Directory''', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.

	In the 1884-1885 through 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.		In the 1884-1885 through 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''', the address was given as 879 Clay.

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	Oldt, Franklin T., History of Dubuque County, Iowa. p. 649 Online. http://books.google.com/books?id=u9xDAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA648&lpg=PA648&dq=KEY+CITY+CARRIAGE+TOPS&source=bl&ots=0CnBDKxT6u&sig=EFlJJUsEXsKwBtE8GHLWp-2W6MI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=oxmLUaTtE6vH0AHF_oG4Bw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=KEY%20CITY%20CARRIAGE%20TOPS&f=false		Oldt, Franklin T., '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa.''' p. 649 Online. http://books.google.com/books?id=u9xDAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA648&lpg=PA648&dq=KEY+CITY+CARRIAGE+TOPS&source=bl&ots=0CnBDKxT6u&sig=EFlJJUsEXsKwBtE8GHLWp-2W6MI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=oxmLUaTtE6vH0AHF_oG4Bw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=KEY%20CITY%20CARRIAGE%20TOPS&f=false

Randylyon at 04:02, 9 May 2013

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	JOHN BUTT. The 1859-1860 through 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.		JOHN BUTT. In 1852 John Butt, Sr. began the manufacture of wagons and light vehicles at 645 Iowa Street. He continued in this business until his death in 1873. His business was then continued by his sons John, Ernest, William and Helmuth.

			In 1876 they constructed a three-story building at a cost of $3,500. Employing six men at a weekly cost of $100.00, the annual income to the firm was $8,000 around 1800.

			The 1859-1860 through 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.

	The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.		The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.
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	According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.		According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.

	In the 1884-1885 through 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.		In the 1884-1885 through 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.

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			Oldt, Franklin T., History of Dubuque County, Iowa. p. 649 Online. http://books.google.com/books?id=u9xDAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA648&lpg=PA648&dq=KEY+CITY+CARRIAGE+TOPS&source=bl&ots=0CnBDKxT6u&sig=EFlJJUsEXsKwBtE8GHLWp-2W6MI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=oxmLUaTtE6vH0AHF_oG4Bw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=KEY%20CITY%20CARRIAGE%20TOPS&f=false

Randylyon at 18:17, 7 March 2013

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			[[Category: Wagon Manufacturing Company]]
	[[Category: Blacksmith]]		[[Category: Blacksmith]]
	[[Category: Horse Shoer]]		[[Category: Horse Shoer]]

Randylyon at 05:51, 21 February 2013

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	According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.		According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.

	In the 1884-1885 through ~~1886~~-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.		In the 1884-1885 through 1911-12 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.


	[[Category: Blacksmith]]		[[Category: Blacksmith]]
	[[Category: Horse Shoer]]		[[Category: Horse Shoer]]

Randylyon at 20:41, 6 February 2013

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	According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.		According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.

	In the 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.		In the 1884-1885 through 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.


	[[Category: Blacksmith]]		[[Category: Blacksmith]]
	[[Category: Horse Shoer]]		[[Category: Horse Shoer]]

Randylyon at 04:14, 31 January 2013

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	The 1875-1876 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the address as 645 Iowa.		The 1875-1876 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the address as 645 Iowa.

			The 1878-79 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed John Butt and Brothers at 645 Iowa.

	According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.		According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.

Randylyon at 03:21, 23 January 2013

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	JOHN BUTT. The 1859-1860 through ~~1865~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.		JOHN BUTT. The 1859-1860 through 1868-69 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.

	The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.		The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.

Randylyon at 12:20, 17 January 2013

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	JOHN BUTT. The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.		JOHN BUTT. The 1859-1860 through 1865 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.

	The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.		The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.

Randylyon at 18:54, 12 January 2013

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	JOHN BUTT. The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.		JOHN BUTT. The 1859-1860 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Iowa between 6th and 7th.

			The 1867 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave no address for this business although it was listed as a blacksmith.

	The 1875-1876 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the address as 645 Iowa.		The 1875-1876 ''Dubuque City Directory'' gave the address as 645 Iowa.
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	According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.		According to the 1883 ''Dubuque City Directory'', this business was located at the corner of 9th and Clay.

	In the 1884-1885 ~~and 1913~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.		In the 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'', the address was given as 879 Clay.




	[[Category: Blacksmith]]		[[Category: Blacksmith]]
	[[Category: Horse Shoer]]		[[Category: Horse Shoer]]