Encyclopedia Dubuque
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BECKER-HAZLETON COMPANY
BECKER-HAZELTON COMPANY. One of the largest importers and wholesalers in the west, the Becker-Hazleton Company was established in 1888 and incorporated in 1903. In 1911 the company's offices, store and warehouse were located at 537-545 Main Street. Duties on goods were paid in Dubuque, which was the port of entry, and collected at the DUBUQUE CUSTOM HOUSE AND POST OFFICE. Among the brands handled by the company were dinner ware from Johnson Brothers in England; English China from Stoke-on-Trent, England; and luncheon sets and other special service dishes. Domestic dinner ware generally came from Liverpool, Ohio where the largest potteries in America were located.
In 1959 the Becker-Hazelton Company was purchased by G. J. Hohnecker who established HOHNECKER'S in Dubuque.
