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WILLY, Ulrich
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WILLY, Ulrich. (Schiers, Canton Grisons, Switzerland, Apr. 17, 1857-Dubuque, IA, June 1, 1941). Contractor. Among the local buildings credited to Willy are the Glover factory, buildings on the campus of the UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE and the Seventeenth Street Presbyterian Church. Willy gained his experience from his father, employed for many years at FARLEY-LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, and work experience with other contractors until 1894.