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BERK, Max. (Russia-Dubuque, IA, Jan. 1, 1949). Businessman. Berk operated a clothing store in Dubuque, but is best remembered for his pawnshop between Third and Fourth Streets on Main that featured three large gold balls outside to attract attention.
BERK, Max. (Russia, 1879--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 1, 1949). Berk operated the Golden Eagle, a clothing store originally called the [[GOLDEN EAGLE ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE]] in Dubuque. He was best remembered for his pawnshop between Third and Fourth Streets on Main that featured three large gold balls, the historical sign of a pawn shop, hung outside to attract attention.
[[Image:BERK3.png|left|thumb|250px|1922 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:berk2.png|right|thumb|250px|1944 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
[[Image:berk.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Cemetery marker]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 20:19, 16 March 2019

BERK, Max. (Russia, 1879--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 1, 1949). Berk operated the Golden Eagle, a clothing store originally called the GOLDEN EAGLE ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE in Dubuque. He was best remembered for his pawnshop between Third and Fourth Streets on Main that featured three large gold balls, the historical sign of a pawn shop, hung outside to attract attention.

1922 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald
1944 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald
Cemetery marker