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HARRY WAHLERT-140 FREMONT
HARRY WAHLERT HOUSE. This mansion along Fremont Avenue was constructed in 1926 by the Olga Loetscher family. In May 1939 the Loetscher family sold the home to the ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE and it was used as the home of Archbishop Francis J.L. BECKMAN. During the time he lived there, the house was expanded to the south almost doubling the size of the home with additional bedrooms, private chapel, and a two-car garage.
In 1945 the home was sold to Harry WAHLERT and his wife, Flora. Upon his death, the Wahlert's donated the home back to the church and it was used as a priest's residence until 1981. The house became a private residence in 1981.
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Old House Enthusiasts online
Dubuque City Assessor