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[[File:boldt.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOLDT, Gustav (Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 21, 1850--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1908). After completing his education in Germany, Boldt took a course in bookkeeping and another in languages and moved to the United States. He settled in Galena where he worked as a bookkeeper before coming to Dubuque in 1873. He worked as a purser for the [[DIAMOND JO LINE]] for about nine years. He then worked for [[MYERS-COX COMPANY]] for about six years as a bookkeeper. | [[File:boldt.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOLDT, Gustav (Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 21, 1850--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1908). After completing his education in Germany, Boldt took a course in bookkeeping and another in languages and moved to the United States. He settled in Galena where he worked as a bookkeeper before coming to Dubuque in 1873. He worked as a purser for the [[DIAMOND JO LINE]] for about nine years. He then worked for [[MYERS-COX COMPANY]] for about six years as a bookkeeper. | ||
[[Image:cartoon8.png|left|thumb|250px|Telegraph Herald cartoon series depicting prominent business leaders in Dubuque c. 1906. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprengelmeyer]] | |||
After a trip to Europe to regain his health, Boldt returned to Dubuque and opened a confectionery and catering business. In 1904 [[BOLDT'S]] was incorporated with Gustav serving as president. | After a trip to Europe to regain his health, Boldt returned to Dubuque and opened a confectionery and catering business. In 1904 [[BOLDT'S]] was incorporated with Gustav serving as president. | ||
Revision as of 03:29, 27 October 2016
BOLDT, Gustav (Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 21, 1850--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1908). After completing his education in Germany, Boldt took a course in bookkeeping and another in languages and moved to the United States. He settled in Galena where he worked as a bookkeeper before coming to Dubuque in 1873. He worked as a purser for the DIAMOND JO LINE for about nine years. He then worked for MYERS-COX COMPANY for about six years as a bookkeeper.
After a trip to Europe to regain his health, Boldt returned to Dubuque and opened a confectionery and catering business. In 1904 BOLDT'S was incorporated with Gustav serving as president.
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Source
Goodspeed, Welton Arthur, History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 703