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[[File:JIM4.jpeg|300px|thumb|left|Image courtesy: Jim Cox]]ROACH, J. H. (Champaign Co, OH-- ). Roach came to Iowa in 1855 and settled in Dubuque in 1860. He became known to the candy trade in 1864 when he opened the Key City Candy Company for the sale of confections and bonbons at 58 Main Street adjoining the [[GERMAN BANK]]. His increasing business required more space which was found at 182 Main Street, where he moved his business in 1875. Again the space was found insufficient, and he purchased the site at 136 Main on April 1, 1880. | [[File:JIM4.jpeg|300px|thumb|left|Trade card. Image courtesy: Jim Cox]]ROACH, J. H. (Champaign Co, OH-- ). Roach came to Iowa in 1855 and settled in Dubuque in 1860. He became known to the candy trade in 1864 when he opened the Key City Candy Company for the sale of confections and bonbons at 58 Main Street adjoining the [[GERMAN BANK]]. His increasing business required more space which was found at 182 Main Street, where he moved his business in 1875. Again the space was found insufficient, and he purchased the site at 136 Main on April 1, 1880. | ||
Roach's [[KEY CITY STEAM CANDY COMPANY]] at 136 Main was listed in local directories from 1885 to 1890. | Roach's [[KEY CITY STEAM CANDY COMPANY]] at 136 Main was listed in local directories from 1885 to 1890. | ||
Revision as of 00:27, 26 June 2013
ROACH, J. H. (Champaign Co, OH-- ). Roach came to Iowa in 1855 and settled in Dubuque in 1860. He became known to the candy trade in 1864 when he opened the Key City Candy Company for the sale of confections and bonbons at 58 Main Street adjoining the GERMAN BANK. His increasing business required more space which was found at 182 Main Street, where he moved his business in 1875. Again the space was found insufficient, and he purchased the site at 136 Main on April 1, 1880.
Roach's KEY CITY STEAM CANDY COMPANY at 136 Main was listed in local directories from 1885 to 1890.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. The History of Dubuque County