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[[Image:blum.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BLUM COMPANY. | [[Image:blum.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BLUM COMPANY. Started in 1926 by Max Blum, a Russian immigrant, the company was eventually renamed Blum Company and moved to its permanent location in 1942. Blum liked the proximity to the railroad. The company was headed in 2015 by its second-generation owner, Al Blum. The company was scheduled to close during 2016 as a result of the BEE BRANCH creek restoration. (1) | ||
In 1993 as the calendar indicated, the firm bought hides, ginseng, and scrap metals. It sold structural steel and pipe, culverts, cattle guards, steel fabricated to the specifications of the purchaser, and reinforcing rods and mesh. | In 1993 as the calendar indicated, the firm bought hides, ginseng, and scrap metals. It sold structural steel and pipe, culverts, cattle guards, steel fabricated to the specifications of the purchaser, and reinforcing rods and mesh. | ||
According to the 1945 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory,'' the company was located at 411 East 15th Street. | |||
Source: "Chronology" ''Telegraph Herald'', 1979 p. 15D | Source: "Chronology" ''Telegraph Herald'', 1979 p. 15D | ||
[[Category: Recycling]] | [[Category: Recycling]] | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 21 December 2016
BLUM COMPANY. Started in 1926 by Max Blum, a Russian immigrant, the company was eventually renamed Blum Company and moved to its permanent location in 1942. Blum liked the proximity to the railroad. The company was headed in 2015 by its second-generation owner, Al Blum. The company was scheduled to close during 2016 as a result of the BEE BRANCH creek restoration. (1)
In 1993 as the calendar indicated, the firm bought hides, ginseng, and scrap metals. It sold structural steel and pipe, culverts, cattle guards, steel fabricated to the specifications of the purchaser, and reinforcing rods and mesh.
According to the 1945 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory, the company was located at 411 East 15th Street.
Source: "Chronology" Telegraph Herald, 1979 p. 15D