REDSTONE (THE) - Revision history

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house ~~the~~ [[GREYSTONE]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, ~~the home~~ had many owners.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house, [[GREYSTONE]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (4) Beginning in the 1920s, known at The Redstone had many owners.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (5) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (6) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (7)

	Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company comprosed of sixteen investors provided $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (7) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (8)		Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company comprosed of sixteen investors provided $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (8) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (9)

	[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in a bed-and breakfast offering fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (9) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (10) The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (11)		[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in a bed-and breakfast offering fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (10) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (11) The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (12)

	In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (12) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market in May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (13) It was later sold, and in 2016 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.		In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (13) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market in May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (14) It was later sold, and in 2016 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.

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	2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Group Decides to 'Relax,' Sell Redstone," ''Telegraph Herald'', Oct. 25, 1996, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JlZFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1rsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2743,4200979&dq=aa+cooper+dubuque&hl=en		2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Group Decides to 'Relax,' Sell Redstone," ''Telegraph Herald'', Oct. 25, 1996, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JlZFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1rsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2743,4200979&dq=aa+cooper+dubuque&hl=en

	3. ~~Fischer~~, ~~Katherine~~. ~~E-mail. March 23, 2016~~		3. "Municipal Molecules," Dubuque Daily Herald, October 12, 1894, p. 4

	4. ~~Goessl~~, ~~Joan~~. ~~"Fate of Redstone Hinges on Possible Buyer," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 29, 1983, p. 2. Online: http://news.google~~.~~com/newspapers?id=XudFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7uwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3635~~,~~3157745&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en~~		4. Fischer, Katherine. E-mail. March 23, 2016

	5. "~~Three Buildings Get Historical Status~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Jan. 9~~, ~~1977~~, p. 6. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~sNdBAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~C6oMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~6509~~,~~811008~~&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en		5. Goessl, Joan. "Fate of Redstone Hinges on Possible Buyer," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 29, 1983, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XudFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7uwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3635,3157745&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

	6. "~~Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner~~" ~~(pamphlet)~~ Online: http://~~www~~.~~gfba~~.~~org~~/~~convention/Fri_Photo_of_Victorian_Houses%5B1%5D.pdf~~		6. "Three Buildings Get Historical Status," ''Telegraph Herald'', Jan. 9, 1977, p. 6. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sNdBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=C6oMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6509,811008&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

	7. ~~Bergstrom, Kathy~~.		7. "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" (pamphlet) Online: http://www.gfba.org/convention/Fri_Photo_of_Victorian_Houses%5B1%5D.pdf

	8. ~~Ibid~~.		8. Bergstrom, Kathy.

	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. ~~Kirchen, Rich~~. ~~"2000 Tour Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 15, 1985, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hCFRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9dMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6519,1733560&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en~~		10. Ibid.

	11. ~~Ibid~~.		11. Kirchen, Rich. "2000 Tour Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 15, 1985, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hCFRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9dMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6519,1733560&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

	12. Ibid.		12. Ibid.

	13. Berg, Renee. "With Renewed Focus, Group Makes Another Pitch to Sell Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1999, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Op9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3lwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2408,1666406&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en		13. Ibid.

			14. Berg, Renee. "With Renewed Focus, Group Makes Another Pitch to Sell Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1999, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Op9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3lwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2408,1666406&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house, [[GREYSTONE ~~(THE)~~]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house the [[GREYSTONE]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and ~~deed~~ to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not ~~trust~~ that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family~~, so Cooper had the Redstone built as two separate homes--one to be leased~~. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live~~. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it~~. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks~~, so it was never an issue~~. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners~~. Part of the home was converted into apartments~~.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house, [[GREYSTONE (THE)]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)

	Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company ~~attracted~~ sixteen ~~other~~ investors ~~who invested~~ $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (7) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (8)		Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company comprosed of sixteen investors provided $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (7) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (8)

	[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (9) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (10)		[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in a bed-and breakfast offering fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (9) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (10) The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (11)

	The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (11) The Redstone offered lodging with fifteen rooms elegantly furnished in Victorian decor with modern luxuries including jaccuzzis in some rooms. In the morning, a light breakfast menu was offered to the public in the tiled dining room.		In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (12) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market in May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (13) It was later sold, and in 2016 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.

	In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (12) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market of May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (13) It was later sold and in ~~2013~~ remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, ~~Austin~~ A.\|~~Austin~~ A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built as two separate homes--one to be leased. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built as two separate homes--one to be leased. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

Randylyon at 22:26, 7 January 2017

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin ~~Augustine~~\|Austin ~~Augustine~~ COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin A.\|Austin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built to ~~include rentable rooms~~. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built as two separate homes--one to be leased. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built to include rentable rooms. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with ~~Stampfer~~) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built to include rentable rooms. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and ~~given by him~~ to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) ~~According to popular accounts,~~ Cooper ~~was~~ not ~~certain~~ that ~~his daughter had married well~~, so the ~~home was constructed~~ as ~~a duplex to assure~~ his daughter a ~~source of income~~. ~~The home was also deeded~~ to ~~his daughter~~, a ~~very unusual practice~~. Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built to include rentable rooms. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with Stampfer) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (3) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (4) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (5)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)

	Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company attracted sixteen other investors who invested $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (6) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (7)		Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company attracted sixteen other investors who invested $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (7) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (8)

	[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (8) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (9)		[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (9) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (10)

	The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (10) The Redstone offered lodging with fifteen rooms elegantly furnished in Victorian decor with modern luxuries including jaccuzzis in some rooms. In the morning, a light breakfast menu was offered to the public in the tiled dining room.		The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (11) The Redstone offered lodging with fifteen rooms elegantly furnished in Victorian decor with modern luxuries including jaccuzzis in some rooms. In the morning, a light breakfast menu was offered to the public in the tiled dining room.

	In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (11) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market of May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (12) It was later sold and in 2013 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.		In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (12) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market of May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (13) It was later sold and in 2013 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.

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	2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Group Decides to 'Relax,' Sell Redstone," ''Telegraph Herald'', Oct. 25, 1996, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JlZFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1rsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2743,4200979&dq=aa+cooper+dubuque&hl=en		2. Bergstrom, Kathy. "Group Decides to 'Relax,' Sell Redstone," ''Telegraph Herald'', Oct. 25, 1996, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JlZFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1rsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2743,4200979&dq=aa+cooper+dubuque&hl=en

	3. ~~Goessl~~, ~~Joan~~. ~~"Fate of Redstone Hinges on Possible Buyer," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 29, 1983, p. 2. Online: http://news.google~~.~~com/newspapers?id=XudFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7uwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3635~~,~~3157745&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en~~		3. Fischer, Katherine. E-mail. March 23, 2016

	4. "~~Three Buildings Get Historical Status~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Jan. 9~~, ~~1977~~, p. 6. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~sNdBAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~C6oMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~6509~~,~~811008~~&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en		4. Goessl, Joan. "Fate of Redstone Hinges on Possible Buyer," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 29, 1983, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XudFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7uwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3635,3157745&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

	5. "~~Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner~~" ~~(pamphlet)~~ Online: http://~~www~~.~~gfba~~.~~org~~/~~convention/Fri_Photo_of_Victorian_Houses%5B1%5D.pdf~~		5. "Three Buildings Get Historical Status," ''Telegraph Herald'', Jan. 9, 1977, p. 6. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sNdBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=C6oMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6509,811008&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

	6. ~~Bergstrom, Kathy~~.		6. "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" (pamphlet) Online: http://www.gfba.org/convention/Fri_Photo_of_Victorian_Houses%5B1%5D.pdf

	7. ~~Ibid~~.		7. Bergstrom, Kathy.

	8. Ibid.		8. Ibid.

	9. ~~Kirchen, Rich~~. ~~"2000 Tour Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 15, 1985, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hCFRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9dMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6519,1733560&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en~~		9. Ibid.

	10. ~~Ibid~~.		10. Kirchen, Rich. "2000 Tour Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 15, 1985, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hCFRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9dMMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6519,1733560&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

	11. Ibid.		11. Ibid.

	12. Berg, Renee. "With Renewed Focus, Group Makes Another Pitch to Sell Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1999, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Op9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3lwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2408,1666406&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en		12. Ibid.

			13. Berg, Renee. "With Renewed Focus, Group Makes Another Pitch to Sell Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1999, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Op9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3lwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2408,1666406&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustine A.\|Augustine A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin Augustine\|Austin Augustine COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and given by him to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) According to popular accounts, Cooper was not certain that his daughter had married well, so the home was constructed as a duplex to assure his daughter a source of income. The home was also deeded to his daughter, a very unusual practice. Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and given by him to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) According to popular accounts, Cooper was not certain that his daughter had married well, so the home was constructed as a duplex to assure his daughter a source of income. The home was also deeded to his daughter, a very unusual practice. Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

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	Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company attracted sixteen other investors who invested $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (6) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (7)		Vacated in July 1983, the Redstone was threatened with demolition. The Dubuque Historic Improvement Company attracted sixteen other investors who invested $300,000 to finance renovation. Originally the purchase of the home was said to be linked to the new buyers receiving a $125,000 low interest federal loan. When this was not received, the asking price was lowered $14,000 from the original offer of $154,000. (6) An additional $550,000 was borrowed from the [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] and $35,000 from the City of Dubuque. (7)

	[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (8) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. ~~The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18~~-~~19, 1985~~. (9) The Redstone offered lodging with fifteen rooms elegantly furnished in Victorian decor with modern luxuries including jaccuzzis in some rooms. In the morning, a light breakfast menu was offered to the public in the tiled dining room.		[[Image:reds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Renovation, begun on October 15, 1984, resulted in fifteen rooms including deluxe suites with sitting rooms and marble fireplaces. (8) Work ended in time for the opening ceremonies held on April 9, 1985. A preview of the renovation saw an estimated 2,000 people wait up to fifty-five minutes to walk through the home. (9)

	In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (10) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market of May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (11) It was later sold and in 2013 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.		The official grand opening was held during [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]] May 18-19, 1985. (10) The Redstone offered lodging with fifteen rooms elegantly furnished in Victorian decor with modern luxuries including jaccuzzis in some rooms. In the morning, a light breakfast menu was offered to the public in the tiled dining room.

			In 1985 the Redstone was put up for sale at a price of $875,000. (11) With no buyers, the house was placed back on the market of May 1999 at a price of $660,000. (12) It was later sold and in 2013 remained a bed-and-breakfast location in Dubuque.

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	10. Ibid.		10. Ibid.

	11. Berg, Renee. "With Renewed Focus, Group Makes Another Pitch to Sell Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1999, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Op9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3lwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2408,1666406&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en		11. Ibid.

			12. Berg, Renee. "With Renewed Focus, Group Makes Another Pitch to Sell Redstone Inn," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 8, 1999, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Op9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3lwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2408,1666406&dq=redstone+dubuque&hl=en

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, ~~Austin~~ Augustine\|~~Austin~~ Augustine COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustine A.\|Augustine A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and given by him to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) According to popular accounts, Cooper was not certain that his daughter had married well, so the home was constructed as a duplex to assure his daughter a source of income. The home was also deeded to his daughter, a very unusual practice. Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and given by him to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) According to popular accounts, Cooper was not certain that his daughter had married well, so the home was constructed as a duplex to assure his daughter a source of income. The home was also deeded to his daughter, a very unusual practice. Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house, [[GREYSTONE ~~(THE)~~]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deeded to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper undertook one of the city's most elaborate private heating projects in connection with its construction. To provide heat, two large boilers were installed on the lot opposite his house the [[GREYSTONE]]. These boilers provided steam heat for his own house and four others-- for the house of his daughter, Mrs. Waller, and the new house she is erecting; and the single but subdivided building owned by his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan. (3) Cooper did not believe that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property from half the building and a place to live in the other half. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)

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	[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin ~~Augustine~~\|Austin ~~Augustine~~ COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)		[[Image:Redstone_Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]REDSTONE (THE). Once the home of Elizabeth Cooper; the daughter of industrialist [[COOPER, Austin A.\|Austin A. COOPER]], and her husband, the Redstone (504 Bluff) is the last of three mansions built by A. A. Cooper. One home, the York, was demolished in 1934 to make room for the Federal Building on 6th Street. The [[GREYSTONE]], across the street from the Redstone, was demolished in 1956 for a city parking lot. (1)

	The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built to ~~include rentable rooms~~. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.		The 27-room Redstone was built for Cooper in 1894 and deed to his daughter as a wedding gift. (2) Cooper did not trust that Daniel Sullivan, the husband, could earn a sufficient living for the family, so Cooper had the Redstone built as two separate homes--one to be leased. If Sullivan failed as Cooper presumed, his daughter would have income property and a place to live. Apparently he did not want Sullivan to have access to it. As things turned out, Sullivan (who was in business with [[STAMPFER, Joseph Frederick\|Joseph Frederick STAMPFER]]) died rather young while taking a lunch break walking the railroad tracks, so it was never an issue. (3) Beginning in the 1920s, the home had many owners. Part of the home was converted into apartments.

	The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)		The Redstone was a popular nightspot in the early 1970s. Artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] operated [[GALLERIA (THE)]] from 1969 to 1972. David Schmitz took over the bar and renamed it The Hearth. The house was vacant for about one year before Roger Piekenbrock and Wayne Oxberger opened the bar they called The Redstone. (4) In 1977 the house was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. (5) It was a featured part of the "Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner" program sponsored by the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]]. (6)