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BERK, Max. (Russia, 1879--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 1, 1949). Berk operated the [[GOLDEN EAGLE ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE]] in Dubuque, but is 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. | BERK, Max. (Russia, 1879--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 1, 1949). Berk operated the [[GOLDEN EAGLE ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE]] in Dubuque, but is 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: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]] | [[Image:berk.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Cemetery marker]] | ||
[[Category: Business Leader]] | [[Category: Business Leader]] | ||
[[Category: Cemetery Marker]] | [[Category: Cemetery Marker]] | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 16 March 2019
BERK, Max. (Russia, 1879--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 1, 1949). Berk operated the GOLDEN EAGLE ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE in Dubuque, but is 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.
