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GASSER, Albert. (Germany, 1845-- ). Manufacturer of paving and building brick. Gasser sailed for the United States in 1865 and came to Dubuque in 1867. He | GASSER, Albert. (Germany, 1845-- ). Manufacturer of paving and building brick. Gasser sailed for the United States in 1865 and came to Dubuque in 1867. He for the Rhomberg distillery, Illinois Central Railroad, and for fourteen years the Chicago, Dubuque & Minnesota Railroad. | ||
In 1884 Gasser decided to go into business for himself and become a manufacturer of brick. His company developed to have a capacity of two million brick annually. He provided the material for the construction of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]], [[NORWEGIAN PLOW COMPANY]], | In 1884 Gasser decided to go into business for himself and become a manufacturer of brick. His company developed to have a capacity of two million brick annually. He provided the material for the construction of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]], [[NORWEGIAN PLOW COMPANY]], and many residences in the city. Gasser assisted in the organization of the Concentration Ore Company of Dubuque and the East Dubuque Smelting Company. He was a stockholder in the [[DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY]] and the Turbine Wheel and Mill Supply Company. | ||
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Revision as of 00:51, 27 February 2010
GASSER, Albert. (Germany, 1845-- ). Manufacturer of paving and building brick. Gasser sailed for the United States in 1865 and came to Dubuque in 1867. He for the Rhomberg distillery, Illinois Central Railroad, and for fourteen years the Chicago, Dubuque & Minnesota Railroad.
In 1884 Gasser decided to go into business for himself and become a manufacturer of brick. His company developed to have a capacity of two million brick annually. He provided the material for the construction of the DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, NORWEGIAN PLOW COMPANY, and many residences in the city. Gasser assisted in the organization of the Concentration Ore Company of Dubuque and the East Dubuque Smelting Company. He was a stockholder in the DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY and the Turbine Wheel and Mill Supply Company.