L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY - Revision history

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	The 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 280 Main.		The 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 280 Main.

			See: [[DUBUQUE HARNESS AND SADDLERY COMPANY]]

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	In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In 1875 the company which was involved in hides, pelts, tallow, wool and furs was purchased by J. MacDonald for the H. C. Tillinghest Company of Chicago. (4) Newspaper accounts in 1876 stated that the company was manufacturing 400 horse collars per week. (5)		In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In 1875 the company which was involved in hides, pelts, tallow, wool and furs was purchased by J. MacDonald for the H. C. Tillinghest Company of Chicago. (4) Newspaper accounts in 1876 stated that the company was manufacturing 400 horse collars per week. (5)

	By 1887 the business which was then entirely located Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (6)		By 1887 the business which was then entirely located Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (6) The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (7)

	~~The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented~~ the company. (7)		In 1890 a stock company of two dozen local businessmen was organized to purchase the company. (8)

	The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.		The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.
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	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

			8. "Another Stock Company," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', April 10, 1890, p. 4

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

	In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In 1875 the company which was involved in hides, pelts, tallow, wool and furs was purchased by J. MacDonald for the H. C. Tillinghest Company of Chicago. (4)		In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In 1875 the company which was involved in hides, pelts, tallow, wool and furs was purchased by J. MacDonald for the H. C. Tillinghest Company of Chicago. (4) Newspaper accounts in 1876 stated that the company was manufacturing 400 horse collars per week. (5)

	By 1887 the business which was then entirely located Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (5)		By 1887 the business which was then entirely located Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (6)

	The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (6)		The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (7)

	The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.		The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.
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	4. "A New Enterprise," ''Dubuque Herald'', August 29, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750825&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "A New Enterprise," ''Dubuque Herald'', August 29, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750825&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. ''~~'The Industries of~~ Dubuque~~: Her Relations as a Trade Center,~~''~~' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company~~, ~~Publishers~~, ~~1887~~, p. 60		5. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 1, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760201&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	6. Ibid.		6. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

			7. Ibid.

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

	In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In ~~July~~, ~~1887~~, the ~~company became L~~. D. ~~Randall and~~ Company.		In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In 1875 the company which was involved in hides, pelts, tallow, wool and furs was purchased by J. MacDonald for the H. C. Tillinghest Company of Chicago. (4)

	By 1887 the business which ~~had been moved to~~ Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (4)		By 1887 the business which was then entirely located Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (5)

	The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (5)		The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (6)

	The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.		The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.
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	3. "The Manufacturing Interest," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en		3. "The Manufacturing Interest," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en

	4. ''~~'The Industries of~~ Dubuque~~: Her Relations as a Trade Center,~~''~~' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company~~, ~~Publishers~~, ~~1887~~, p. 60		4. "A New Enterprise," ''Dubuque Herald'', August 29, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750825&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. Ibid.		5. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

			6. Ibid.

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

	In 1867 the factory ~~was~~ located in Marine, Kentucky ~~with the~~ goods ~~sent~~ to Dubuque for finishing. (2) In July, 1887, the company became L. D. Randall and Company.		In 1864 a factory site was purchased in Kentucky and representatives of the company were traveling as far as New York City for materials. (2) In 1867 the factory located in Marine, Kentucky sent goods to Dubuque for finishing. (3) In July, 1887, the company became L. D. Randall and Company.

	By 1887 the business which had been moved to Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (3)		By 1887 the business which had been moved to Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (4)

	The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (4)		The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (5)

	The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.		The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.
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	1. Conzett, Josiah. RECOLLECTIONS OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 1846-1890, p. 50 Online: http://conzett.org/recollecokb.htm		1. Conzett, Josiah. '''RECOLLECTIONS OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS OF DUBUQUE, IOWA''' 1846-1890, p. 50 Online: http://conzett.org/recollecokb.htm

	2. "~~The Manufacturing Interest~~," ''Dubuque ~~Daily~~ Herald'', ~~December 15~~, ~~1867~~, p. 4. Online: ~~http~~://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~jMZCAAAAIBAJ~~&~~sjid~~=~~casMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque~~&hl=en		2. "Left for New York," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', March 1, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640301&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. ''~~'The Industries of~~ Dubuque~~: Her Relations as a Trade Center,'~~'' ~~Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company~~, ~~Publishers~~, ~~1887~~, p. 60		3. "The Manufacturing Interest," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en

	4. Ibid.		4. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

			5. Ibid.

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

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	[[Image:ldrandall.jpg\|~~right~~\|thumb\|~~350px~~\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		[[Image:ldrandall.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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			L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

	In 1867 the factory was located in Marine, Kentucky with the goods sent to Dubuque for finishing. (2) In July, 1887, the company became L. D. Randall and Company.		In 1867 the factory was located in Marine, Kentucky with the goods sent to Dubuque for finishing. (2) In July, 1887, the company became L. D. Randall and Company.
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	1. Conzett, Josiah. RECOLLECTIONS OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 1846-1890, p. 50 Online: http://conzett.org/recollecokb.htm		1. Conzett, Josiah. RECOLLECTIONS OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 1846-1890, p. 50 Online: http://conzett.org/recollecokb.htm

	2. "The Manufacturing Interest," Dubuque Daily Herald, December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en		2. "The Manufacturing Interest," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en

	3. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60		3. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

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	[[Image:ldrandall.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. ~~In 1867 the factory~~ was ~~located~~ in ~~Marine, Kentucky with the goods sent to Dubuque for finishing~~. (1) ~~In July, 1887, the company became L. D. Randall and Company.~~		[[Image:ldrandall.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

	~~By 1887~~ the ~~business which had been moved to Dubuque~~ was ~~capitalized at $100~~,~~000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory~~ with ~~nine clerks and assistants in~~ the ~~store and warehouse~~. (2)		In 1867 the factory was located in Marine, Kentucky with the goods sent to Dubuque for finishing. (2) In July, 1887, the company became L. D. Randall and Company.

	The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (3)		By 1887 the business which had been moved to Dubuque was capitalized at $100,000. There were two departments: a 45X114 foot five-story factory and a five-story 22x114 foot store and warehouse. A force of fifty workers were employed in the factory with nine clerks and assistants in the store and warehouse. (3)

			The trade extended throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. Three traveling men represented the company. (4)

	The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.		The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 105 1/2 Main.
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	1. "The Manufacturing Interest," Dubuque Daily Herald, December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en		1. Conzett, Josiah. RECOLLECTIONS OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 1846-1890, p. 50 Online: http://conzett.org/recollecokb.htm

			2. "The Manufacturing Interest," Dubuque Daily Herald, December 15, 1867, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jMZCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=casMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3423,6144162&dq=shot+manufacturing+dubuque&hl=en

	2. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60		3. '''The Industries of Dubuque: Her Relations as a Trade Center,''' Dubuque: J. M. Elster and Company, Publishers, 1887, p. 60

	3. Ibid.		4. Ibid.

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	The 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 280 Main.		The 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 280 Main.

	~~See: [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]]~~

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)

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	L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)		L. D. RANDALL AND COMPANY. This important industry was founded in 1840 by [[RANDALL, Leroy D.\|Leroy D. RANDALL]] and E. A. Collins, under the firm name of L. D. Randall &. Co. The original frame building was destroyed by fire in 1855 or 1856 and then rebuilt of brick. (1)