KLAUER OPTICAL COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 04:45, 17 December 2020

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	Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)		Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)

	[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.		[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 '''Dubuque City Directory''' through 1948 '''Dubuque Classified Business Directory''' listed 405 American Trust Building.

	The 1959 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.		The 1959 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.

Randylyon at 04:44, 17 December 2020

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	[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.		[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.

	The 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.		The 1959 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.

	The 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 864 Main and 1298 Dodge.		The 1962 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 864 Main and 1298 Dodge.

	The 1964 and 1970 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 864 Main.		The 1964 and 1970 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 864 Main.

	The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 800 Main.		The 1972 and 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 800 Main.

	The address in 1977 was 1705 Delhi and 799 Main.		The address in 1977 was 1705 Delhi and 799 Main.
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	Klauer Optical in 1979 was located at two sites: Grandview & Delhi and Town Clock Plaza.		Klauer Optical in 1979 was located at two sites: Grandview & Delhi and Town Clock Plaza.

	The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi. A second location in Cedar Rapids was opened in 1985.		The 1980 through 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi. A second location in Cedar Rapids was opened in 1985.

	From 1989 through 2014 the only location in Dubuque was Grandview & Delhi.		From 1989 through 2014 the only location in Dubuque was Grandview & Delhi.

Randylyon at 23:42, 29 August 2015

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	Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)		Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)

	[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: ~~Harold T. Birch and~~ https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.		[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.

	The 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.		The 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.

Randylyon at 03:24, 18 August 2015

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	Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)		Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)

	Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.		[[Image:klauer12.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Klauer Optical next to Meyer-Pauly on Main in 1967. Photo courtesy: Harold T. Birch and https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.

	The 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.		The 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.

Randylyon at 01:37, 22 August 2014

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	[[Image:klauero.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|1999 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]KLAUER OPTICAL. In 1939 Klauer Optical Company was founded by two brothers, Eldon and Clarence Klauer, both of whom were experienced technical opticians. Originally a wholesale optical business, selling frames and edging lenses for doctors' offices, they had a contract with St. Louis Optical during [[WORLD WAR II]] to produce lenses used in binoculars by the US Navy.		[[Image:klauero.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|1999 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]KLAUER OPTICAL. In 1939 Klauer Optical Company was founded by two brothers, Eldon and Clarence Klauer, both of whom were experienced technical opticians. Originally a wholesale optical business, selling frames and edging lenses for doctors' offices, they had a contract with St. Louis Optical during [[WORLD WAR II]] to produce lenses used in binoculars by the US Navy. In the late 1950s, the business became more retail-oriented and has for many years operated as a dispensary with an optometrist on premises and a surfacing and finishing lab. In 1985, a Cedar Rapids store joined the Dubuque flagship location.

	Don Klauer, Clarence’s son, moved the company into the retail arena in the 1960s and 1970s. Don developed the contact lens division of the company as an early pioneer in contact lens fitting. He was nationally recognized as a leader in innovation. Don served as president of the Contact Lens Society of America, the Opticians Association of Iowa, the Opticians Association of America, and was a charter member of the National Contact Lens Examination Committee. He retired in 1998.		Don Klauer, Clarence’s son, moved the company into the retail arena in the 1960s and 1970s. Don developed the contact lens division of the company as an early pioneer in contact lens fitting. He was nationally recognized as a leader in innovation. Don served as president of the Contact Lens Society of America, the Opticians Association of Iowa, the Opticians Association of America, and was a charter member of the National Contact Lens Examination Committee. He retired in 1998.

	Jeff Klauer, ~~Don’s son, was president~~ in ~~2014~~. He ~~traveled extensively to bring back to Iowa~~ the ~~latest~~ in ~~frame styles~~ and ~~lens innovations~~.		Under Jeff Klauer, the company made a concerted effort to enter the fashion arena beginning in 2003. He worked with 25 vendors (a dramatic increase from 15 in the past) and kept an inventory of 1,000 optical frames and 400 sunglasses in his Dubuque store and a few less in the Cedar Rapids location. Nearly all of the frames were on display. This and other changes in the business were an outgrowth of his involvement in the Eastern Optical Research Group, a management organization of optical retailers around the country. The business beginning in 2006 carried 21 sunglass collections. The company's focus on eyewear as a wardrobe accessory, led to marketing the company as Klauer Optical Company & Sunglass Center. (1)

	Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores.		Charles Klauer, Eldon’s son, managed the laboratory at Klauer Optical, personally fabricating nearly every pair of eyeglasses sold at the stores. In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)

	In 2014 Klauer Optical’s staff of certified opticians have an average of over 21 years each in the optical business. Five have been with the company for over 25 years. (1)

	Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.		Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.
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	Klauer Optical in 1979 was located at two sites: Grandview & Delhi and Town Clock Plaza.		Klauer Optical in 1979 was located at two sites: Grandview & Delhi and Town Clock Plaza.

	The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.		The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi. A second location in Cedar Rapids was opened in 1985.

	From 1989 through 2014 the only location in Dubuque was Grandview & Delhi~~. In 2014 a second location operated in Cedar Rapids~~.		From 1989 through 2014 the only location in Dubuque was Grandview & Delhi.

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	1. http://www.klaueroptical.com		1. "Optical Shop From Dubuque," 20/20 Magazine. June 2006. Online: http://www.2020mag.com/story/575/

			2. http://www.klaueroptical.com

	Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 7		Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 7

Randylyon at 01:08, 22 August 2014

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	The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.		The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.

	From 1989 through ~~2010~~ the only location was Grandview & Delhi.		From 1989 through 2014 the only location in Dubuque was Grandview & Delhi. In 2014 a second location operated in Cedar Rapids.

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Randylyon at 01:07, 22 August 2014

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	[[Image:klauero.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|1999 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]KLAUER OPTICAL. Klauer Optical Co was founded ~~in 1939~~ by two brothers, Eldon and Clarence Klauer, both of whom were experienced technical opticians. Originally a wholesale optical business, selling frames and edging lenses for doctors' offices, they had a contract with St. Louis Optical during [[WORLD WAR II]] to produce lenses used in binoculars by the US Navy.		[[Image:klauero.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|1999 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]KLAUER OPTICAL. In 1939 Klauer Optical Company was founded by two brothers, Eldon and Clarence Klauer, both of whom were experienced technical opticians. Originally a wholesale optical business, selling frames and edging lenses for doctors' offices, they had a contract with St. Louis Optical during [[WORLD WAR II]] to produce lenses used in binoculars by the US Navy.

	Don Klauer, Clarence’s son, moved the company into the retail arena in the 1960s and 1970s. Don developed the contact lens division of the company as an early pioneer in contact lens fitting. He was nationally recognized as a leader in innovation. Don served as president of the Contact Lens Society of America, the Opticians Association of Iowa, the Opticians Association of America, and was a charter member of the National Contact Lens Examination Committee. He retired in 1998.		Don Klauer, Clarence’s son, moved the company into the retail arena in the 1960s and 1970s. Don developed the contact lens division of the company as an early pioneer in contact lens fitting. He was nationally recognized as a leader in innovation. Don served as president of the Contact Lens Society of America, the Opticians Association of Iowa, the Opticians Association of America, and was a charter member of the National Contact Lens Examination Committee. He retired in 1998.

Randylyon at 01:06, 22 August 2014

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-[[Image:klauero.jpg|left|thumb|300px|1999 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]KLAUER OPTICAL.  Established in 1939, Klauer Optical in the 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' through 1948 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' listed 405 American Trust Building.
+[[Image:klauero.jpg|left|thumb|300px|1999 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]KLAUER OPTICAL.  Klauer Optical Co was founded in 1939 by two brothers, Eldon and Clarence Klauer, both of whom were experienced technical opticians. Originally a wholesale optical business, selling frames and edging lenses for doctors' offices, they had a contract with St. Louis Optical during [[WORLD WAR II]] to produce lenses used in binoculars by the US Navy.
 The 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 401 American Trust Building and 1298 Dodge.
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 Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 7

Randylyon at 15:15, 30 March 2014

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	The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.		The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.

	In 2010 the only location was Grandview & Delhi.		From 1989 through 2010 the only location was Grandview & Delhi.
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Randylyon at 02:32, 19 December 2013

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	Klauer Optical in 1979 was located at two sites: Grandview & Delhi and Town Clock Plaza.		Klauer Optical in 1979 was located at two sites: Grandview & Delhi and Town Clock Plaza.

	The 1980 through ~~1985~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.		The 1980 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 8th and Town Clock Plaza and Grandview and Delhi.

	In 2010 the only location was Grandview & Delhi.		In 2010 the only location was Grandview & Delhi.