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DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY

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DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. The company was started in 1889 by the Allen and Swiney Company and operated electric STREETCARS from Sixth and Iowa STREETS to Jackson Street and the city limits.

Special ticket book. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Special ticket book. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding

The Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company purchased the Key City Electric in 1893 and was reorganized as the Dubuque Light and Traction Company.

Employee photograph. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
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