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A multi-story building dominates this image. The first story is constructed of limestone blocks, while the remaining stories are of brick. A team of horses is pulling a loaded wagon toward the building. Two men, with their backs to the camera, are…

One large building is visible in this image. The building is brick, with two large towers that extend above the roof. These frame the front entrance. White columns are also visible around the front door and a statue is visible over this entrance. A…

According to the Encyclopedia Dubuque, this building, home to Lodge #297 of the Elks, was constructed in 1914-1915, and demolished in 1975. The main entrance, framed by six white columns, faced 7th street and Washington Park. A smaller entrance faced…

The building in the foreground is the Custom House and Post Office. Constructed in 1858 of cut limestone, this three story building held the offices of the Surveyor of Customs, Post Office, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. District Court. Arches…

A three story brick building may be seen in this image. Peaked gables are visible at the top of the front and side of the building. A sign painted on a large window on the first floor reads ”Dubuque Presbyterian Press Printers – Publishing.” An…

This brick building was one of the first constructed on the University Avenue campus of Dubuque College, now known as the University of Dubuque. Three entrances are visible. Two of the entrances are framed by towers with turrets on the top. Several…

Four stories in height with elaborate peaked roof gables, this large brick building housed classrooms, laboratories and administrative offices. The front of the building faced University Avenue. Dedicated on April 25, 1907, the building was named…

This low, two story brick building housed the music department facilities and a dining hall that could also be used as an auditorium. The structure was dedicated on March 27, 1917. The smoke stack of the power plant is visible behind the building.…

The rear of Steffens Hall, which housed administration offices, classrooms and laboratories may be seen in this image. The small building just behind Steffens Hall is the chapel. Although the chapel remains today, Steffens Hall was demolished in…

The substantial brick building with the distinctive peaked roof in the foreground of this image is the McCormick Gymnasium, which was dedicated December 15, 1914. The building to the left of the gymnasium is Severance Hall. Dubuque College is now…