JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE - Revision history

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			[[Image:enzlerfloat.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|A parade float for Jos. A. Enzler Trunks and Bags around 1910. Holding the reins is Leroy Enzler, who later became a priest. On horseback is Joe Enzler who later established the Cedar Rapids branch. Photo courtesy: Jerry Enzler, grandson of company founder Joseph A. Enzler]]
	[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. Founded in 1889 by Joseph ~~A. Enzler~~, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. It was then called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop and was considered the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler, both brothers of Clarence. (1)		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. Founded in 1889 at 608 Main by [[ENZLER, Joseph Anton\|Joseph Anton ENZLER]], the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. It was then called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop and was considered the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler, both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.		The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.

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	In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company was involved in all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)		In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company was involved in all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)

	The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's.		The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's at all its locations in Iowa.

	The 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' through 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 567 Main.		The 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' through 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 567 Main.

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	[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE~~. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street~~. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler ~~who were~~ both brothers of Clarence. (1)		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. It was then called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop and was considered the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler, both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.		The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.

	In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)		In 1910 the renamed Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)

	In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company was involved in all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)		In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company was involved in all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)
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	The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's.		The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's.

	The 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' through 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 567 Main~~. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop~~.		The 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' through 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 567 Main.

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	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.		The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.

	In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)		In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)

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	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' and was still listed there in 1918.		The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.

	In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)		In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)

	In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company ~~did~~ all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried ~~on hand~~ at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)		In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company was involved in all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)

	The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's.		The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's.

	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.		The 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' through 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.

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	In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company did all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried on hand at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)		In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company did all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried on hand at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)

	The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4)		The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4) The store in later years was commonly known as Enzler's.

	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.		The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.

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	[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to Clarence J. ~~Enzler~~, the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' and was still listed there in 1918.		The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' and was still listed there in 1918.

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	[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. ~~The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The~~ Enzler store ~~in Dubuque~~ was ~~located at 552~~ Main Street ~~according to~~ the ~~1909~~ '~~'Dubuque City Directory'' and~~ was ~~still listed there~~ in ~~1918~~.		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. In 1939 it was claimed that the Enzler store was the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Founded in 1889 by Joseph A. Enzler, the store's management was passed to Clarence J. Enzler, the youngest son, in September, 1939. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler who were both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	~~In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame~~. The ~~company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into~~ the ~~same products included leather, metal, canvas,~~ and ~~rawhide~~.		The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 ''Dubuque City Directory'' and was still listed there in 1918.

	In ~~addition to trunk manufacturing,~~ the Enzler ~~company did all kinds of special leather work of order and~~ made a specialty of ~~repair work~~. ~~A large line of leather goods was carried on hand at all times~~ and ~~in such varieties~~ of leather ~~as walrus~~, ~~alligator~~, ~~seal~~, ~~cowhide~~ and ~~pig skin~~.		In 1910 the Joseph Enzler Trunk Factory made a specialty of fiber trunks over a wooden frame. The company also made sample cases and carrying bases of the same fiber. If the customer desired, other materials worked into the same products included leather, metal, canvas, and rawhide. (2)

	The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500.		In addition to trunk manufacturing, the Enzler company did all kinds of special leather work of order and made a specialty of repair work. A large line of leather goods was carried on hand at all times and in such varieties of leather as walrus, alligator, seal, cowhide and pig skin. (3)

			The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500. (4)

	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.		The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.
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	"The Enzler Trunk Factory Has Spread Dubuque Fame Afar," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 1, 1910		1. "C. J Enzler, 29, to Run Store," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 12, 1939, p. 4

			2. "The Enzler Trunk Factory Has Spread Dubuque Fame Afar," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 1, 1910

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.


	[[Category: Trunk Manufacturers]]		[[Category: Trunk Manufacturers]]
	[[Category: Leather Dealer]]		[[Category: Leather Dealer]]

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	"The Enzler Trunk Factory Has Spread Dubuque Fame Afar," Telegraph Herald, Feb. 1, 1910		"The Enzler Trunk Factory Has Spread Dubuque Fame Afar," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 1, 1910


	[[Category: Trunk Manufacturers]]		[[Category: Trunk Manufacturers]]
	[[Category: Leather Dealer]]		[[Category: Leather Dealer]]

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	The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500.		The factory was the largest of its kind in Iowa and one of the largest west of Chicago. Annual production was estimated at 3,500.

	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through ~~1955~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.		The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 567 Main. In 1939 it was called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop.

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			[[Image:enzlerfloat.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|A parade float for Jos. A. Enzler Trunks and Bags around 1910. Holding the reins is Leroy Enzler, who later became a priest. On horseback is Joe Enzler who later established the Cedar Rapids branch. Photo courtesy: Jerry Enzler, grandson of company founder Joseph A. Enzler]]
	[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:imp299.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard featuring the Enzler store in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]		[[Image:josenzler.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Shoe brush. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]
	JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. Founded in 1889 by Joseph ~~A. Enzler~~, the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. It was then called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop and was considered the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler, both brothers of Clarence. (1)		JOSEPH A. ENZLER'S TRUNK AND LEATHER GOODS STORE. Founded in 1889 at 608 Main by [[ENZLER, Joseph Anton\|Joseph Anton ENZLER]], the store's management was passed to [[ENZLER, Clarence J.\|Clarence J. ENZLER]], the youngest son, in September, 1939. It was then called Enzler's Trunk and Luggage Shop and was considered the oldest retail establishment on Main Street. Branches of the store were operated in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo by Joseph W. and Walter P. Enzler, both brothers of Clarence. (1)

	The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.		The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed this business at 606 Main. The Enzler store in Dubuque was located at 552 Main Street according to the 1909 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and was still listed there in 1918.