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THEDINGA HOUSE. Famous home listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. The Thedinga House located across the street and south of the [[REDSTONE]] is one of Dubuque's most historic homes. According to records, the home was constructed in 1855 for | THEDINGA HOUSE. Famous home listed on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]]. The Thedinga House located across the street and south of the [[REDSTONE]] is one of Dubuque's most historic homes. According to records, the home was constructed in 1855 for [[THEDINGA, John H.|John H. THEDINGA]], an immigrant from Germany who became Dubuque's first German [[MAYOR]]. The home is believed to be the oldest brick building in the city. | ||
The building was an antique store before it was purchased by Kathy Fuhs who intended to develop a home-furnishings and accessories gift shop. When these plans did not work out, she sold it to CJ. May III in October, 2000. In 2008 it was still his law office. | The building was an antique store before it was purchased by Kathy Fuhs who intended to develop a home-furnishings and accessories gift shop. When these plans did not work out, she sold it to CJ. May III in October, 2000. In 2008 it was still his law office. | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 28 September 2008
THEDINGA HOUSE. Famous home listed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. The Thedinga House located across the street and south of the REDSTONE is one of Dubuque's most historic homes. According to records, the home was constructed in 1855 for John H. THEDINGA, an immigrant from Germany who became Dubuque's first German MAYOR. The home is believed to be the oldest brick building in the city.
The building was an antique store before it was purchased by Kathy Fuhs who intended to develop a home-furnishings and accessories gift shop. When these plans did not work out, she sold it to CJ. May III in October, 2000. In 2008 it was still his law office.