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NORTON BROS.
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NORTON BROS. Norton Bros. was a tree planting business started by Patrick Norton, a native of Ireland who came to Dubuque in 1833. His sons, Edward, Joseph and John continued the business at 245 West Locust.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 854