RENIER'S - Revision history

Randylyon at 14:43, 24 September 2024

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
	[[Image:MPR.png\|~~left~~\|thumb\|150px\|Circa-1905, Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:MPR.png\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Circa-1905, Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
			[[Image:MPR.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Circa-1905, Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

Randylyon at 04:38, 7 March 2019

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	The company, a franchised dealer for Magnavox, Zenith, Hammond, Wurlitzer, Everett, Steinway, and Conn instruments, relocated to 500 Iowa Street in 1971.		The company, a franchised dealer for Magnavox, Zenith, Hammond, Wurlitzer, Everett, Steinway, and Conn instruments, relocated to 500 Iowa Street in 1971.

	~~The 1972 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 600 Main and 744-752 [[TOWN CLOCK PLAZA]].~~

	~~The 1980 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Renier's T V, Stereo and Music at 744 Main and [[KENNEDY MALL]].~~

	~~The 1983 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 500 Iowa Street and Kennedy Mall for Renier's TV, Stereo & Music.~~

	~~The 1974 through 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.~~

	The 1985 through 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 3500 Dodge.		The 1985 through 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 3500 Dodge.

Randylyon at 04:36, 7 March 2019

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	In the late 1920s, Reniers moved to 531 Main as radios were added to the company's sales. The building was four-floors high in addition to a basement. The basement was planned for the mechanical department for the repair and service of radios, phonographs, and pianos. The first floor had sound-proof booths for records and player rolls. This was also the radio section and small goods department for the sale of band instruments and sheet music. The second floor was used for the display of Ampico Reproducing pianos. Third floor was renovated into studios for pupils of the Renier Music School and a concert hall with stage. This was to be used for rehearsals of the [[DUBUQUE JUVENILE BAND]]. The concert hall was also available to local music teachers for concerts or recitals. Storage was the purpose of the fourth floor. (1)		In the late 1920s, Reniers moved to 531 Main as radios were added to the company's sales. The building was four-floors high in addition to a basement. The basement was planned for the mechanical department for the repair and service of radios, phonographs, and pianos. The first floor had sound-proof booths for records and player rolls. This was also the radio section and small goods department for the sale of band instruments and sheet music. The second floor was used for the display of Ampico Reproducing pianos. Third floor was renovated into studios for pupils of the Renier Music School and a concert hall with stage. This was to be used for rehearsals of the [[DUBUQUE JUVENILE BAND]]. The concert hall was also available to local music teachers for concerts or recitals. Storage was the purpose of the fourth floor. (1)

	The 1964 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520 Main.		The 1964 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 520 Main.

	The company, a franchised dealer for Magnavox, Zenith, Hammond, Wurlitzer, Everett, Steinway, and Conn instruments, relocated to 500 Iowa Street in 1971.		The company, a franchised dealer for Magnavox, Zenith, Hammond, Wurlitzer, Everett, Steinway, and Conn instruments, relocated to 500 Iowa Street in 1971.

	The 1972 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 600 Main and 744-752 [[TOWN CLOCK PLAZA]].		The 1972 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 600 Main and 744-752 [[TOWN CLOCK PLAZA]].

	The 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Renier's T V, Stereo and Music at 744 Main and [[KENNEDY MALL]].		The 1980 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Renier's T V, Stereo and Music at 744 Main and [[KENNEDY MALL]].

	The 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 500 Iowa Street and Kennedy Mall for Renier's TV, Stereo & Music.		The 1983 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 500 Iowa Street and Kennedy Mall for Renier's TV, Stereo & Music.

	The 1974 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.		The 1974 through 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.

	The 1985 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3500 Dodge.		The 1985 through 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 3500 Dodge.

	[[Image:reniers-4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising nightlight.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:reniers-4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising nightlight.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

Randylyon at 19:57, 10 February 2018

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
			[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

	[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:reniers-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.		[[Image:reniers-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.
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	When her nine-room home became too small for the business, Mary Renier opened a store on Clay Street. Phonographs were added to the store's inventory in 1908. Irwin C. Renier joined the company which moved to 10th and Main in 1910. It was here that Ralph V., Alina M. and Tillie Renier joined their mother in the business. In 1915 the company, [[RENIER MUSIC HOUSE]], expanded with its move to 537-545 Main.		When her nine-room home became too small for the business, Mary Renier opened a store on Clay Street. Phonographs were added to the store's inventory in 1908. Irwin C. Renier joined the company which moved to 10th and Main in 1910. It was here that Ralph V., Alina M. and Tillie Renier joined their mother in the business. In 1915 the company, [[RENIER MUSIC HOUSE]], expanded with its move to 537-545 Main.

	~~[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtest: Telegraph Herald]]~~
	In the late 1920s, Reniers moved to 531 Main as radios were added to the company's sales. The building was four-floors high in addition to a basement. The basement was planned for the mechanical department for the repair and service of radios, phonographs, and pianos. The first floor had sound-proof booths for records and player rolls. This was also the radio section and small goods department for the sale of band instruments and sheet music. The second floor was used for the display of Ampico Reproducing pianos. Third floor was renovated into studios for pupils of the Renier Music School and a concert hall with stage. This was to be used for rehearsals of the [[DUBUQUE JUVENILE BAND]]. The concert hall was also available to local music teachers for concerts or recitals. Storage was the purpose of the fourth floor. (1)		In the late 1920s, Reniers moved to 531 Main as radios were added to the company's sales. The building was four-floors high in addition to a basement. The basement was planned for the mechanical department for the repair and service of radios, phonographs, and pianos. The first floor had sound-proof booths for records and player rolls. This was also the radio section and small goods department for the sale of band instruments and sheet music. The second floor was used for the display of Ampico Reproducing pianos. Third floor was renovated into studios for pupils of the Renier Music School and a concert hall with stage. This was to be used for rehearsals of the [[DUBUQUE JUVENILE BAND]]. The concert hall was also available to local music teachers for concerts or recitals. Storage was the purpose of the fourth floor. (1)

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
	[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.		[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
			[[Image:reniers-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.

	When her nine-room home became too small for the business, Mary Renier opened a store on Clay Street. Phonographs were added to the store's inventory in 1908. Irwin C. Renier joined the company which moved to 10th and Main in 1910. It was here that Ralph V., Alina M. and Tillie Renier joined their mother in the business. In 1915 the company, [[RENIER MUSIC HOUSE]], expanded with its move to 537-545 Main.		When her nine-room home became too small for the business, Mary Renier opened a store on Clay Street. Phonographs were added to the store's inventory in 1908. Irwin C. Renier joined the company which moved to 10th and Main in 1910. It was here that Ralph V., Alina M. and Tillie Renier joined their mother in the business. In 1915 the company, [[RENIER MUSIC HOUSE]], expanded with its move to 537-545 Main.

	[[Image:~~reniers-1~~.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|~~300px~~\|Photo ~~courtesy~~: ~~Bob Reding~~]]In the late 1920s, Reniers moved to 531 Main as radios were added to the company's sales.		[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtest: Telegraph Herald]]
			In the late 1920s, Reniers moved to 531 Main as radios were added to the company's sales. The building was four-floors high in addition to a basement. The basement was planned for the mechanical department for the repair and service of radios, phonographs, and pianos. The first floor had sound-proof booths for records and player rolls. This was also the radio section and small goods department for the sale of band instruments and sheet music. The second floor was used for the display of Ampico Reproducing pianos. Third floor was renovated into studios for pupils of the Renier Music School and a concert hall with stage. This was to be used for rehearsals of the [[DUBUQUE JUVENILE BAND]]. The concert hall was also available to local music teachers for concerts or recitals. Storage was the purpose of the fourth floor. (1)

	The 1964 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520 Main.		The 1964 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 520 Main.
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			1. "Modern Music Building for Dubuque," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 10, 1926, p. 21

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
	[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.		[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.

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	[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899~~. She~~ sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
			[[Image:imp498.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]RENIER'S. Renier's had one of the longest records of business in Dubuque. The company was started by Mary Renier in 1899 who sold sewing machines out of her house on Queen Street. In 1904 she added pianos when her son, Al, who was associated with a piano factory in Chicago joined the firm.

	When her nine-room home became too small for the business, Mary Renier opened a store on Clay Street. Phonographs were added to the store's inventory in 1908. Irwin C. Renier joined the company which moved to 10th and Main in 1910. It was here that Ralph V., Alina M. and Tillie Renier joined their mother in the business. In 1915 the company, [[RENIER MUSIC HOUSE]], expanded with its move to 537-545 Main.		When her nine-room home became too small for the business, Mary Renier opened a store on Clay Street. Phonographs were added to the store's inventory in 1908. Irwin C. Renier joined the company which moved to 10th and Main in 1910. It was here that Ralph V., Alina M. and Tillie Renier joined their mother in the business. In 1915 the company, [[RENIER MUSIC HOUSE]], expanded with its move to 537-545 Main.

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	The 1974 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.		The 1974 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.

	The 1985 through ~~1989~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3500 Dodge.		The 1985 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3500 Dodge.

	[[Image:reniers-4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising nightlight.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:reniers-4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising nightlight.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	Maurice Renier, son of Ralph V. Renier, began with the company at the age of fifteen. Beginning at the tasks of tuning pianos and learning installation, he became president in 1946 after the death of his father. Stores were opened in Clinton, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; and Sterling, Illinois. These were closed when Ralph and Philip, his brothers, retired. Over the life of the company, thousands of pianos and organs were sold to churches and schools within a one hundred-seventy mile radius of Dubuque. In January 1989, when no buyer could be found, the business was closed.		Maurice Renier, son of Ralph V. Renier, began with the company at the age of fifteen. Beginning at the tasks of tuning pianos and learning installation, he became president in 1946 after the death of his father. Stores were opened in Clinton, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; and Sterling, Illinois. These were closed when Ralph and Philip, his brothers, retired. Over the life of the company, thousands of pianos and organs were sold to churches and schools within a one hundred-seventy mile radius of Dubuque. In January 1989, when no buyer could be found, the business was closed.

	An interesting story links Renier's with the history of the [[FABER'S]]. When Ralph V. Renier courted Lucille Faber they were chaperoned by Tillie, his sister, and Lucille's brother, Mike. When Ralph and Lucille married, so did their chaperones. Tillie and Mike Faber later opened their own music company.		An interesting story links Renier's with the history of the [[FABER'S]]. When Ralph V. Renier courted Lucille Faber they were chaperoned by Tillie, his sister, and Lucille's brother, Mike. When Ralph and Lucille married, so did their chaperones. Tillie and Mike Faber later opened their own music company.

			See other Renier entries.

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	Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 5		Chronology '79, ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 5

	[[Category: Music Company]]		[[Category: Music Company]]
	[[Category: Television/Radio]]		[[Category: Television/Radio]]
	[[Category: Radio Equipment]]		[[Category: Radio Equipment]]

Randylyon at 01:31, 10 April 2014

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	The 1974 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.		The 1974 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Renier's Piano and Organ Company of Dubuque at 500 Iowa.

	The 1985 through ~~1987~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3500 Dodge.		The 1985 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3500 Dodge.

	[[Image:reniers-4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising nightlight.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:reniers-4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising nightlight.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
	[[Image:MPR.png\|~~left~~\|thumb\|150px\|Circa-1905, Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:MPR.png\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Circa-1905, Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]		[[Image:reniermrs.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Mrs. Mary Renier]]
			[[Image:MPR.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Circa-1905, Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:modmus.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration of the 1926 Renier's store. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]