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CARKEEK, Thomas
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CARKEEK, Thomas. (Reduth, County Cornwall, England, Mar. 29, 1843-Clearwater, FL, May 19, 1927). Architect. In 1882 Carkeek moved to Dubuque and found employment as an architect with the CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER COMPANY. Self-taught, Carkeek remained with the company until 1891 when he opened his own business.
The ODD FELLOWS HALL at 9th and Locust streets was one example of his work in Dubuque. Others include:
