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	[[Image:jmj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Morrison, Jr. Photo courtesy: Linwood Legacies]] Upon John’s sudden death from an accident, John and Angus continued their own plumbing business as well as the boilermaking company of their father. In 1889 they decided to concentrate their attention on the boiler business and sold their plumbing business to [[MOLO, William S.\|William S. MOLO]]. John also served as the president of the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] until 1909 when he obtained the undivided interests of Angus in the plant started by their father. (5)		[[Image:jmj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Morrison, Jr. Photo courtesy: Linwood Legacies]] Upon John’s sudden death from an accident, John and Angus continued their own plumbing business as well as the boilermaking company of their father. In 1889 they decided to concentrate their attention on the boiler business and sold their plumbing business to [[MOLO, William S.\|William S. MOLO]]. John also served as the president of the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] until 1909 when he obtained the undivided interests of Angus in the plant started by their father. (5)

	[[Image:ANDREWM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Andrew Morrison. Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]~~Andrew Morrison~~, directing head of the business since the death of John, and his brother Abraham L. Morrison took over the business. Andrew formed a corporation of the family members capitalized at $50,000 and had the plan machinery reorganized at a cost of $200,000. In three months production was revolutionized. Twenty-one tanks were turned out daily by 16 workers. (6)		[[Image:ANDREWM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Andrew Morrison. Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]][[MORRISON, August\|August MORRISON]], directing head of the business since the death of John, and his brother Abraham L. Morrison took over the business. Andrew formed a corporation of the family members capitalized at $50,000 and had the plan machinery reorganized at a cost of $200,000. In three months production was revolutionized. Twenty-one tanks were turned out daily by 16 workers. (6)

	Andrew and Abraham made a study of brass valves for handling oil, and a small brass shop for the manufacture of oil handling appliances was opened. The tank shop continued to grow and prosper, forcing the purchase of more land to the north of the old shop. The brass business forged ahead, and more property to the south of the shop was secured. In 1914, the entire block, 604 feet long and 100 feet wide, was occupied. In 1920, property was purchased on 7th Street. A plant was built for the manufacture of non-pressure vessels of all kinds. (7)		Andrew and Abraham made a study of brass valves for handling oil, and a small brass shop for the manufacture of oil handling appliances was opened. The tank shop continued to grow and prosper, forcing the purchase of more land to the north of the old shop. The brass business forged ahead, and more property to the south of the shop was secured. In 1914, the entire block, 604 feet long and 100 feet wide, was occupied. In 1920, property was purchased on 7th Street. A plant was built for the manufacture of non-pressure vessels of all kinds. (7)

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	[[Image:mbletterhead.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]By 1930, the square footage of the general Morrison plant facilities had increased to 100,000 square feet, twenty times its capacity twenty years earlier. The Morrison Bros. Co. continued working out of their two locations for nearly forty more years, until expanding again in 1968, when the foundry facilities were moved to a new location on 7th Street, near the tank shop. The machine ship, assembly areas and administrative offices remained on 24th Street.		[[Image:mbletterhead.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]By 1930, the square footage of the general Morrison plant facilities had increased to 100,000 square feet, twenty times its capacity twenty years earlier. The Morrison Bros. Co. continued working out of their two locations for nearly forty more years, until expanding again in 1968, when the foundry facilities were moved to a new location on 7th Street, near the tank shop. The machine ship, assembly areas and administrative offices remained on 24th Street.

	[[Image:beere.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1934 operating under National Recovery Act (NRA) regulations the plant was open for five eight-hour days each week. The working force of less than two hundred men was about one-third the staff needed in normal times. (9)		[[Image:beere.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1934 operating under National Recovery Act (NRA) regulations the plant was open for five eight-hour days each week. The working force of less than two hundred men was about one-third the staff needed in normal times. (9)

	When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.		When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.

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	[[Image:mbletterhead.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]By 1930, the square footage of the general Morrison plant facilities had increased to 100,000 square feet, twenty times its capacity twenty years earlier. The Morrison Bros. Co. continued working out of their two locations for nearly forty more years, until expanding again in 1968, when the foundry facilities were moved to a new location on 7th Street, near the tank shop. The machine ship, assembly areas and administrative offices remained on 24th Street.		[[Image:mbletterhead.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]By 1930, the square footage of the general Morrison plant facilities had increased to 100,000 square feet, twenty times its capacity twenty years earlier. The Morrison Bros. Co. continued working out of their two locations for nearly forty more years, until expanding again in 1968, when the foundry facilities were moved to a new location on 7th Street, near the tank shop. The machine ship, assembly areas and administrative offices remained on 24th Street.

	In 1934 operating under National Recovery Act (NRA) regulations the plant was open for five eight-hour days each week. The working force of less than two hundred men was about one-third the staff needed in normal times. (9)		[[Image:beere.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1936 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1934 operating under National Recovery Act (NRA) regulations the plant was open for five eight-hour days each week. The working force of less than two hundred men was about one-third the staff needed in normal times. (9)

	When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.		When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.

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	[[Image:morrisonbros.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY. In 1852 [[MORRISON, John Sr.\|John MORRISON, Sr.]] came to America from Scotland and for three years he worked at his trade of boilermaker in Springfield, Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Ohio. His family joined him in 1853. In 1855 they crossed the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Dubuque. (1) He built a brick building near the corner of 7th and Main [[STREETS]], and began the business of boiler making.		[[Image:morrisonbros.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY. In 1852 [[MORRISON, John Sr.\|John MORRISON, Sr.]] came to America from Scotland and for three years he worked at his trade of boilermaker in Springfield, Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Ohio. His family joined him in 1853. In 1855 they crossed the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Dubuque. (1) He built a brick building near the corner of 7th and Main [[STREETS]], and began the business of boiler making.

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	In the summer of 1998, the new 7th Street location opened its doors. The PEI Circle of Excellence Award was presented to Morrison Bros. for the second time in 1998, and then again in 1999 and 2000. In 2005, the Morrison Bros. Co. continued to maintain its reputation as a committed leader in the petroleum marketing equipment industry.		In the summer of 1998, the new 7th Street location opened its doors. The PEI Circle of Excellence Award was presented to Morrison Bros. for the second time in 1998, and then again in 1999 and 2000. In 2005, the Morrison Bros. Co. continued to maintain its reputation as a committed leader in the petroleum marketing equipment industry.

	In ~~2014~~ Morrison ~~Brothers was featured in~~ the '~~'Telegraph Herald'' as one Dubuque~~ company ~~with important export business~~. The company ~~offered a full line~~ of ~~vents, values, gauges and fittings~~ for ~~petroleum storage systems~~. (11)		In 2008 Morrison Bros.Co. announced preliminary plans for a $3 million project moving the company's petroleum and equipment division to its Seventh Street site with expansion of warehouse space. Estimates called for the creation of ten jobs. The state economic development board awarded the company $40,000 from the Community Economic Betterment Account for six of the jobs. The company also received enterprise zone tax benefits of between 5 to 10% of the valye of the new investments for job creation. (11)

	Morrison Brothers' property along Washington Street between East 24th and East 25th [[STREETS]] became the subject of [[BEE BRANCH]] renovation in 2016. The residential lots were located where the Bee Branch Creek was set to change from an underground storm sewer into an open waterway. City officials believed the properties could be used to create a safer and more attractive connection between [[COMISKEY PARK]], [[HERITAGE TRAIL]], and a new linear park. The property would also allow the removal of Washington Street between East 24th and East 25th streets. This would help reduce runoff and allow the city to save an estimated $70,000 on the construction of a "green alley". According to the plan, Morrison Brothers' would deed the land to the city at no cost and swap industrial property on 24th Street for land in the city's industrial park or pay the company $120,000. (12)		In 2014 Morrison Brothers was featured in the ''Telegraph Herald'' as one Dubuque company with important export business. The company offered a full line of vents, values, gauges and fittings for petroleum storage systems. (12)

			Morrison Brothers' property along Washington Street between East 24th and East 25th [[STREETS]] became the subject of [[BEE BRANCH]] renovation in 2016. The residential lots were located where the Bee Branch Creek was set to change from an underground storm sewer into an open waterway. City officials believed the properties could be used to create a safer and more attractive connection between [[COMISKEY PARK]], [[HERITAGE TRAIL]], and a new linear park. The property would also allow the removal of Washington Street between East 24th and East 25th streets. This would help reduce runoff and allow the city to save an estimated $70,000 on the construction of a "green alley". According to the plan, Morrison Brothers' would deed the land to the city at no cost and swap industrial property on 24th Street for land in the city's industrial park or pay the company $120,000. (13)

	[[Image:morbros.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:morbros.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
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	10. Bergstrom, Kathy. "After Fire, Morrison Bros. Begins to Rebuilt Assembly Warehouse," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 2, 1997, p.3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970802&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		10. Bergstrom, Kathy. "After Fire, Morrison Bros. Begins to Rebuilt Assembly Warehouse," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 2, 1997, p.3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970802&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	11. "Morrison Brothers," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2014, p. 36		11. Mozinski, Eileen, "Morrison Bros. Pursues Expansion," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 20 2008, p. 3

			12. "Morrison Brothers," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2014, p. 36

	12. "Bee Branch Property Swap," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2016, p. 3		13. "Bee Branch Property Swap," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2016, p. 3

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	When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.		When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.

	Through the 1940s and 1950s the product line continued to evolve as the technology of the day progressed. New products included an assortment of pumps, valves and vents. Despite the rationing of materials during the [[KOREAN ~~WAR~~]], the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1955.		Through the 1940s and 1950s the product line continued to evolve as the technology of the day progressed. New products included an assortment of pumps, valves and vents. Despite the rationing of materials during the [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1955.

	The early 1970s witnessed the first new company president in over three decades, when W.N. Glab was succeeded by his son, J. Duncan Glab who had begun his career with Morrison Bros. Co. in 1946 as a welder. Over the years he served as plant superintendent, general manager, and vice president before becoming president in 1972.		The early 1970s witnessed the first new company president in over three decades, when W.N. Glab was succeeded by his son, J. Duncan Glab who had begun his career with Morrison Bros. Co. in 1946 as a welder. Over the years he served as plant superintendent, general manager, and vice president before becoming president in 1972.

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	[[Image:morrisonbros.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY. In 1855 [[MORRISON, John Sr.\|John MORRISON, Sr.]] crossed the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] with his family to Dubuque. He built a brick building near the corner of 7th and Main [[STREETS]], and began the business of boiler making.		Being written

	~~By 1864 the company was relocated to 10th and Washington~~. ~~There in September with fourteen workmen~~, ~~the company worked on a contract~~ to ~~manufacture four boilers~~ for ~~Rhomberg & Company distillers for $6~~,~~000~~ and ~~were repairing boilers for~~ the ~~steamboat ''Itasca''~~. (1)		[[Image:morrisonbros.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY. In 1852 [[MORRISON, John Sr.\|John MORRISON, Sr.]] came to America from Scotland and for three years he worked at his trade of boilermaker in Springfield, Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Ohio. His family joined him in 1853. In 1855 they crossed the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Dubuque. (1) He built a brick building near the corner of 7th and Main [[STREETS]], and began the business of boiler making.

	With the beginning of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Morrison, too old to enter the military, transported wounded soldiers back north from the front lines. Family legend has it that one of the wounded soldiers ~~that~~ accompanied him back from the front was his brother-in-law, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]].		With the beginning of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Morrison, too old to enter the military, transported wounded soldiers back north from the front lines. Family legend has it that one of the wounded soldiers who accompanied him back from the front was his brother-in-law, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]]. At the end of the war, Morrison had to start over.

	~~The Morrison Boiler Shop operated until 1872, but never with any great prosperity because of its small production. The several years that~~ the ~~founder had spent attending~~ to ~~the wounded in the war had left him unable to purchase power machinery. It was at this time that Morrison’s two oldest sons having learned the plumbing~~ and ~~heating trade from their uncle A~~.~~Y. McDonald~~, ~~started~~ a ~~plumbing business in addition~~ to ~~keeping up~~ the ~~boiler shop~~.		By 1864 the company was relocated to 10th and Washington. There in September with fourteen workmen, the company worked on a contract to manufacture four boilers for Rhomberg & Company distillers for $6,000 and were repaired boilers for the steamboat ''Itasca''. (2)

	~~[[Image:jmj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John~~ Morrison, Jr. ~~Photo courtesy: Linwood Legacies]] Upon John’s sudden death from an accident, his son, John Jr., was~~ left to ~~manage the business~~. John ~~incorporated~~ the ~~company~~ and ~~increased its output by producing~~ a ~~wider variety of boilers. The brothers turned their attention~~ to the ~~business of making hot water tanks and hydro-pneumatic tanks~~. (2)		The Morrison Boiler Shop operated until 1872, but never with great prosperity because of its small production. The several years that the founder had spent attending to the wounded in the war had left him unable to purchase power machinery. It was at this time that Morrison’s two oldest sons, John and Angus, having learned the plumbing and heating trade from their uncle, A.Y. McDonald, started a plumbing business in addition to keeping up the boiler shop. (3)

	In January 1874, the company relocated. (3) Operating out of a shop located at 164 5th Street in Dubuque, the plumbing branch of the business began to prosper. ~~The unexpected death of~~ John Morrison ~~as the result of~~ an accident ~~left his son~~, ~~John, to manage~~ his ~~father’s~~ business~~. Over the next several years, John increased the company’s output by producing a wider variety~~ of ~~the boilers~~. ~~During this period,~~ the boiler ~~shop operated separately from the~~ plumbing business ~~which was sold~~ to [[MOLO, William S.\|William S. MOLO]] in ~~1889~~.		In January 1874, the company relocated. (4) Operating out of a shop located at 164 5th Street in Dubuque, the plumbing branch of the business began to prosper.

			[[Image:jmj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Morrison, Jr. Photo courtesy: Linwood Legacies]] Upon John’s sudden death from an accident, his sons continued their own plumbing business as well as that of their father. In 1889 they decided to concentrate their attention on the boiler business and sold their plumbing business to [[MOLO, William S.\|William S. MOLO]]. John entered into another linen of business until 1909 when he sold this off and obtained the undivided interests of his brother in the plant started by their father. John incorporated the company and increased its output by producing a wider variety of boilers.

	The brothers turned their attention to the business of making hot water tanks and hydro-pneumatic tanks. The shop was moved from downtown Dubuque to a location near the present day offices on Elm Street. It was not long after this time, in addition to his responsibilities as proprietor of the tank shop, that John Morrison accepted the position of president of the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]].		The brothers turned their attention to the business of making hot water tanks and hydro-pneumatic tanks. The shop was moved from downtown Dubuque to a location near the present day offices on Elm Street. It was not long after this time, in addition to his responsibilities as proprietor of the tank shop, that John Morrison accepted the position of president of the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]].
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	For over a decade, John Morrison managed the affairs of the two businesses, but in 1909 he devoted himself solely to the affairs of the tank plant. He had little time to affect his plans for his family’s company, however, as a short time later he passed away.		For over a decade, John Morrison managed the affairs of the two businesses, but in 1909 he devoted himself solely to the affairs of the tank plant. He had little time to affect his plans for his family’s company, however, as a short time later he passed away.

	[[Image:ANDREWM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Andrew Morrison. Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]Andrew Morrison took over the struggling business. Shortly after his brother’s death, he formed a corporation capitalized at $50,000. Andrew rearranged the machinery at a cost of $200~~.00~~, and in three months revolutionized the product. Twenty-one tanks a day were turned out by 16 workers. After perfecting the production methods in the shop, he went out and sold the tanks to keep the shop busy.		[[Image:ANDREWM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Andrew Morrison. Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]Andrew Morrison and his brother Abraham L. Morrison took over the struggling business. Shortly after his brother’s death, he formed a corporation capitalized at $50,000. Andrew rearranged the machinery at a cost of $200,000, and in three months revolutionized the product. Twenty-one tanks a day were turned out by 16 workers. After perfecting the production methods in the shop, he went out and sold the tanks to keep the shop busy.

	Andrew had also made a study of brass valves for handling oil, and a small brass shop for the manufacture of oil handling appliances was opened. The tank shop continued to grow and prosper, forcing the purchase of more land to the north of the old shop. The brass business ~~also~~ forged ahead, and more property to the south of the shop was secured. In 1914, the entire block, 604 feet long and 100 feet wide, was occupied. In 1920, property was purchased on 7th Street. A plant was built for the manufacture of non-pressure vessels of all kinds.		Andrew and Abraham had also made a study of brass valves for handling oil, and a small brass shop for the manufacture of oil handling appliances was opened. The tank shop continued to grow and prosper, forcing the purchase of more land to the north of the old shop. The brass business forged ahead, and more property to the south of the shop was secured. In 1914, the entire block, 604 feet long and 100 feet wide, was occupied. In 1920, property was purchased on 7th Street. A plant was built for the manufacture of non-pressure vessels of all kinds.

	By 1927, Andrew, the last surviving brother, realized the need to restructure the ownership of the company. An agreement was reached with four employees to assume active and authoritative control of the company. One of those four was [[GLAB, William N.\|William N. GLAB]], grandfather of a later company president, Charlie Glab.		By 1927, Andrew, the last surviving brother, realized the need to restructure the ownership of the company. An agreement was reached with four employees to assume active and authoritative control of the company. One of those four was [[GLAB, William N.\|William N. GLAB]], grandfather of a later company president, Charlie Glab.
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	In the summer of 1998, the new 7th Street location opened its doors. The PEI Circle of Excellence Award was presented to Morrison Bros. for the second time in 1998, and then again in 1999 and 2000. In 2005, the Morrison Bros. Co. continued to maintain its reputation as a committed leader in the petroleum marketing equipment industry.		In the summer of 1998, the new 7th Street location opened its doors. The PEI Circle of Excellence Award was presented to Morrison Bros. for the second time in 1998, and then again in 1999 and 2000. In 2005, the Morrison Bros. Co. continued to maintain its reputation as a committed leader in the petroleum marketing equipment industry.

			In 2014 Morrison Brothers was featured in the ''Telegraph Herald'' as one Dubuque company with important export business. The company offered a full line of vents, values, gauges and fittings for petroleum storage systems. (5)

	[[Image:morbros.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:morbros.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]
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	1. "Morrison Boiler Manufactory," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', September 13, 1864, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640913&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Morrison Brothers' Boiler Plant, Started 79 Years Ago, Example of Industrial Pioneering, Employs Nearly 200 Workers," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 22, 1934, p. 3

			2. "Morrison Boiler Manufactory," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', September 13, 1864, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640913&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	~~2. "John Morrison, Jr." Linwood Legacies. Online: http://www.linwoodlegacies.org/the-morrison-family.html~~

	3. "New Plumbing Shop," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 24, 1874 p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740124&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "New Plumbing Shop," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 24, 1874 p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740124&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	4. Bergstrom, Kathy. "After Fire, Morrison Bros. Begins to Rebuilt Assembly Warehouse," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 2, 1997, p.3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970802&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. Bergstrom, Kathy. "After Fire, Morrison Bros. Begins to Rebuilt Assembly Warehouse," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 2, 1997, p.3A. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970802&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			5. "Morrison Brothers," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2014, p. 36

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	Through the 1940s and 1950s the product line continued to evolve as the technology of the day progressed. New products included an assortment of pumps, valves and vents. Despite the rationing of materials during the [[KOREAN WAR]], the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1955.		Through the 1940s and 1950s the product line continued to evolve as the technology of the day progressed. New products included an assortment of pumps, valves and vents. Despite the rationing of materials during the [[KOREAN WAR]], the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1955.

	The early 1970s witnessed the first new company president in over three decades, when W.N. Glab was succeeded by his son, J. Duncan Glab~~. J. Duncan Glab~~ had begun his career with Morrison Bros. Co. in 1946 as a welder. Over the years he served as plant superintendent, general manager, and vice president before becoming president in 1972.		The early 1970s witnessed the first new company president in over three decades, when W.N. Glab was succeeded by his son, J. Duncan Glab who had begun his career with Morrison Bros. Co. in 1946 as a welder. Over the years he served as plant superintendent, general manager, and vice president before becoming president in 1972.

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	[[Image:morrisonbros.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY. In 1855 [[MORRISON, John Sr.\|John MORRISON, Sr.]] crossed the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. He built a brick building near the corner of 7th and Main [[STREETS]], and began the business of boiler making.		[[Image:morrisonbros.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY. In 1855 [[MORRISON, John Sr.\|John MORRISON, Sr.]] crossed the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] with his family to Dubuque. He built a brick building near the corner of 7th and Main [[STREETS]], and began the business of boiler making.

	By 1864 the company was relocated to 10th and Washington. There is September with fourteen workmen, the company ~~was working~~ on a contract to manufacture four boilers for Rhomberg & Company distillers for $6,000 and were repairing boilers for the steamboat ''Itasca''. (1)		By 1864 the company was relocated to 10th and Washington. There in September with fourteen workmen, the company worked on a contract to manufacture four boilers for Rhomberg & Company distillers for $6,000 and were repairing boilers for the steamboat ''Itasca''. (1)

	With the beginning of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Morrison, too old to enter the military, transported wounded soldiers back north from front lines. Family legend has it that one of the wounded soldiers that accompanied him back from the front was his brother-in-law, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]].		With the beginning of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Morrison, too old to enter the military, transported wounded soldiers back north from the front lines. Family legend has it that one of the wounded soldiers that accompanied him back from the front was his brother-in-law, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]].

	The Morrison Boiler Shop operated until 1872, but never with any great prosperity because of its small production. The several years that the founder had spent attending to the wounded in the war had left him unable to purchase power machinery. It was at this time that Morrison’s two oldest sons having learned the plumbing and heating trade from their uncle A.Y. McDonald, started a plumbing business in addition to keeping up the boiler shop.		The Morrison Boiler Shop operated until 1872, but never with any great prosperity because of its small production. The several years that the founder had spent attending to the wounded in the war had left him unable to purchase power machinery. It was at this time that Morrison’s two oldest sons having learned the plumbing and heating trade from their uncle A.Y. McDonald, started a plumbing business in addition to keeping up the boiler shop.

	[[Image:jmj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Morrison, Jr. Photo courtesy: Linwood Legacies]] Upon John’s sudden death from an accident, his son, John Jr., was left to manage the business. John increased ~~the company’s~~ output by producing a wider variety of boilers. The brothers turned their attention to the business of making hot water tanks and hydro-pneumatic tanks. (2)		[[Image:jmj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Morrison, Jr. Photo courtesy: Linwood Legacies]] Upon John’s sudden death from an accident, his son, John Jr., was left to manage the business. John incorporated the company and increased its output by producing a wider variety of boilers. The brothers turned their attention to the business of making hot water tanks and hydro-pneumatic tanks. (2)

	In January 1874, the company relocated. (3) Operating out of a shop located at 164 5th Street in Dubuque, the plumbing branch of the business began to prosper. The unexpected death of John Morrison as the result of an accident left his son, John, to manage his father’s business. Over the next several years, John increased the company’s output by producing a wider variety of the boilers. During this period, the boiler shop operated separately from the plumbing business which was sold to [[MOLO, William S.\|William S. MOLO]] in 1889.		In January 1874, the company relocated. (3) Operating out of a shop located at 164 5th Street in Dubuque, the plumbing branch of the business began to prosper. The unexpected death of John Morrison as the result of an accident left his son, John, to manage his father’s business. Over the next several years, John increased the company’s output by producing a wider variety of the boilers. During this period, the boiler shop operated separately from the plumbing business which was sold to [[MOLO, William S.\|William S. MOLO]] in 1889.
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	[[Image:ANDREWM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Andrew Morrison. Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]Andrew Morrison took over the struggling business. Shortly after his brother’s death, he formed a corporation capitalized at $50,000. Andrew rearranged the machinery at a cost of $200.00, and in three months revolutionized the product. Twenty-one tanks a day were turned out by 16 workers. After perfecting the production methods in the shop, he went out and sold the tanks to keep the shop busy.		[[Image:ANDREWM.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Andrew Morrison. Photo courtesy: Morrison Bros. Co.]]Andrew Morrison took over the struggling business. Shortly after his brother’s death, he formed a corporation capitalized at $50,000. Andrew rearranged the machinery at a cost of $200.00, and in three months revolutionized the product. Twenty-one tanks a day were turned out by 16 workers. After perfecting the production methods in the shop, he went out and sold the tanks to keep the shop busy.

	Andrew had also made a study of brass valves for handling oil, and a small brass shop for the manufacture of oil handling appliances was opened. The tank shop continued to grow and prosper, forcing the purchase of more land to the north of the old shop. The brass business also forged ahead, and more property to the south of the shop was secured. In 1914, the entire block, 604 feet long and 100 feet wide, was occupied. In 1920, property was purchased on 7th Street. A plant was built for ~~the purpose of~~ the manufacture of non-pressure vessels of all kinds.		Andrew had also made a study of brass valves for handling oil, and a small brass shop for the manufacture of oil handling appliances was opened. The tank shop continued to grow and prosper, forcing the purchase of more land to the north of the old shop. The brass business also forged ahead, and more property to the south of the shop was secured. In 1914, the entire block, 604 feet long and 100 feet wide, was occupied. In 1920, property was purchased on 7th Street. A plant was built for the manufacture of non-pressure vessels of all kinds.

	By 1927, Andrew, the last surviving brother, realized the need to restructure the ownership of the company. An agreement was reached with four employees to assume active and authoritative control of the company. One of those four was W.N. ~~Glab~~, grandfather of ~~the current~~ company president, Charlie Glab.		By 1927, Andrew, the last surviving brother, realized the need to restructure the ownership of the company. An agreement was reached with four employees to assume active and authoritative control of the company. One of those four was [[GLAB, William N.\|William N. GLAB]], grandfather of a later company president, Charlie Glab.

	[[Image:mbletterhead.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]By 1930, the square footage of the general Morrison plant facilities had increased to 100,000 square feet, twenty times its capacity twenty years earlier. The Morrison Bros. Co. continued working ~~efficiently and effectively~~ out of their two locations for nearly forty more years, until expanding again in 1968, when the foundry facilities were moved to a new location on 7th Street, near the tank shop.		[[Image:mbletterhead.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]By 1930, the square footage of the general Morrison plant facilities had increased to 100,000 square feet, twenty times its capacity twenty years earlier. The Morrison Bros. Co. continued working out of their two locations for nearly forty more years, until expanding again in 1968, when the foundry facilities were moved to a new location on 7th Street, near the tank shop. The machine ship, assembly areas and administrative offices remained on 24th Street.

	When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.		When the United States entered [[WORLD WAR II]] in 1941, Morrison Bros. Co. “re-tooled” and threw its full effort into aiding the allied cause. The extraordinary effort turned in by Morrison Bros. Co. and its employees during this period resulted in the ultimate wartime recognition, the Army-Navy E-Award. Awarded to only 5% of military contractors, the Army-Navy E-Award was the highest commendation that a business could receive from the United States military. During the war, Morrison Bros. Co. was recognized on three separate occasions for this honor.

	Through the 1940s and 1950s the product line continued to evolve as the technology of the day progressed. New products included an assortment of pumps, valves and vents. Despite the rationing of materials during the [[KOREAN WAR]], the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1955.		Through the 1940s and 1950s the product line continued to evolve as the technology of the day progressed. New products included an assortment of pumps, valves and vents. Despite the rationing of materials during the [[KOREAN WAR]], the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1955.

	The company continued to operate efficiently and effectively out of its two locations until 1968 when the foundry facility moved to a new location on 7th Street near the tank shop. The machine shop and assembly areas, along with the administrative offices, remained on 24th Street.

	The early 1970s witnessed the first new company president in over three decades, when W.N. Glab was succeeded by his son, J. Duncan Glab. J. Duncan Glab had begun his career with Morrison Bros. Co. in 1946 as a welder. Over the years he served as plant superintendent, general manager, and vice president before becoming president in 1972.		The early 1970s witnessed the first new company president in over three decades, when W.N. Glab was succeeded by his son, J. Duncan Glab. J. Duncan Glab had begun his career with Morrison Bros. Co. in 1946 as a welder. Over the years he served as plant superintendent, general manager, and vice president before becoming president in 1972.
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	The 1970s were a time of change for the company. The tank shop on 7th Street was sold and the company began to re-focus its efforts on brass and aluminum oil handling equipment. This decade saw the introduction of the Figure 244 vent, still a popular item over forty years later. A few years later, during the 1980s, Morrison’s began producing another popular item, the 305 adapter.		The 1970s were a time of change for the company. The tank shop on 7th Street was sold and the company began to re-focus its efforts on brass and aluminum oil handling equipment. This decade saw the introduction of the Figure 244 vent, still a popular item over forty years later. A few years later, during the 1980s, Morrison’s began producing another popular item, the 305 adapter.

	The first day of 1990 a new member of the Morrison family, the Maquoketa Company, opened its doors at a location approximately 30 miles to the south of the Dubuque plants. In the early years of the 1990s, Morrison Bros. introduced a new product that would soon be one of its best selling lines of all time, the clock gauge. A product unique in design, the clock gauge quickly evolved from a simple device allowing a quick sight reading of the liquid level to a product using the latest technology of the day. During this time, Morrison Bros. continued to re-design and improve many other existing products, and ~~again proved to be a benchmark against which other companies in the business were measured by winning~~ the PEI Circle of Excellence Award in 1995.		The first day of 1990 a new member of the Morrison family, the Maquoketa Company, opened its doors at a location approximately 30 miles to the south of the Dubuque plants. In the early years of the 1990s, Morrison Bros. introduced a new product that would soon be one of its best selling lines of all time, the clock gauge. A product unique in design, the clock gauge quickly evolved from a simple device allowing a quick sight reading of the liquid level to a product using the latest technology of the day. During this time, Morrison Bros. continued to re-design and improve many other existing products and won the PEI Circle of Excellence Award in 1995.

	At this highpoint, Duncan Glab turned the presidency of the company over to his son, Charlie Glab. Charlie had joined the company in the 1970s, and had just assumed his position as president when a fire in March 1996 consumed a large part of the 24th Street facility. (4) The company was forced to move the assembly unit to a temporary location near the foundry. Not long after that, construction began on a new building located adjacent to the foundry, a location that ~~would serve~~ as the new headquarters for the machining unit, the assembly unit, and select office personnel.		In March 1996 fire consumed a large part of the 24th Street facility. (4) The company was forced to move the assembly unit to a temporary location near the foundry. Not long after that, construction began on a new building located adjacent to the foundry, a location that served as the new headquarters for the machining unit, the assembly unit, and select office personnel.

	In the summer of 1998, the new 7th Street location opened its doors. The PEI Circle of Excellence Award was presented to Morrison Bros. for the second time in 1998, and then again in 1999 and 2000. In 2005, the Morrison Bros. Co.~~, 150 years old and going strong,~~ continued to maintain its reputation as a committed leader in the petroleum marketing equipment industry.		In the summer of 1998, the new 7th Street location opened its doors. The PEI Circle of Excellence Award was presented to Morrison Bros. for the second time in 1998, and then again in 1999 and 2000. In 2005, the Morrison Bros. Co. continued to maintain its reputation as a committed leader in the petroleum marketing equipment industry.

	[[Image:morbros.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]		[[Image:morbros.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]]