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CURB-SIDE GAS PUMPS
CURB-SIDE GAS PUMPS. In 1927 the city council, following the policy of the previous council, was no longer willing to allow curb-side gas pumps in Dubuque. On May 17, 1927 the petitions of Theis & Diederman to install a pump on Kniest Street and the DUBUQUE AUTO EXCHANGE COMPANY to install a pump in front of their building at Third and Iowa were rejected. The city manager had originally suggested allowing the Kniest Street site because of its lack of traffic.
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Source:
"Curb Gas Pump Petitions Denied," Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal," May 17, 1927, p. 8