Encyclopedia Dubuque
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CARKEEK, Thomas
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 Carr, Ryder and Wheeler Company. Self-taught, Carkeek remained with the company until 1891 when he opened his own business.
Among the buildings that showed the skill of his design were the Central Engine House at 9th and Iowa, Odd Fellows Building at 9th and Locust, REDSTONE, and the NORWEGIAN PLOW COMPANY building on Jones and South Main.