Encyclopedia Dubuque
"Encyclopedia Dubuque is the online authority for all things Dubuque, written by the people who know the city best.”
Marshall Cohen—researcher and producer, CNN
Affiliated with the Local History Network of the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the Iowa Museum Association.
SYMBOL
SYMBOL. Bicentennial design. In 1974 Dubuque became the only Iowa city to have a bicentennial symbol. The design was created through a contest sponsored by the Dubuque JAYCEES.
James R. McMahon, a student at WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL, won the contest with his red, white, and blue symbol entitled "Dubuque: A Bicentennial City" illustrating the JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE and monument with a rising sun. McMahon won $200. The design was planned for use on all city stationery, billboards, and promotional items.