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The Knights of Columbus organization in Dubuque was chartered in 1900 making it the first council in Iowa. From 1937 to 2010 it was located at 781 Locust. | The Knights of Columbus organization in Dubuque was chartered in 1900 making it the first council in Iowa. On May 1, 1911 the organization paid $12,000 for their "Club House" on Locust. After refurbishing, it was expected to be open in October. The first floor was to be used for a council chamber and "dancing apartments." The second floor was to be designed for lounging and ladies' rooms and card rooms. The basement was planned for a bowling alley and baths. (1) | ||
From 1937 to 2010 it was located at 781 Locust. | |||
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1. "Local Knights Buy Fine Property," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, May 2, 1911, p. 5 | |||
Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 5 | Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 5 | ||
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus. Councils have been chartered in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Panama, Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Guam, Spain, Japan, Cuba, and most recently in Poland. There are more than 1.8 million members in 15,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical Catholic" men aged 18 or older.
The Knights of Columbus organization in Dubuque was chartered in 1900 making it the first council in Iowa. On May 1, 1911 the organization paid $12,000 for their "Club House" on Locust. After refurbishing, it was expected to be open in October. The first floor was to be used for a council chamber and "dancing apartments." The second floor was to be designed for lounging and ladies' rooms and card rooms. The basement was planned for a bowling alley and baths. (1)
From 1937 to 2010 it was located at 781 Locust.
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1. "Local Knights Buy Fine Property," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, May 2, 1911, p. 5
Chronology '79, Telegraph Herald, p. 5