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Dressed in a dark coat and light colored hat, a woman is standing among snow covered trees in this scene. The photographer’s notes indicated that the image was taken in 1914. The number 1315 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower…

This image shows a hairpin curve in a steep residential street. The photographer’s notes indicate that this street in in the vicinity of Angella Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The street surface appears to be hard packed gravel. The sides of the street…

A three story rectangular building constructed of brick, dominates this image. A substantial bell tower and several chimneys may be seen on top of the building.

According to the photographer’s notes, this image was taken looking east along Eight Street, in Dubuque, Iowa. The street appears to be unpaved, or constructed of hard packed gravel. Sidewalks and a fire hydrant are visible. In the foreground, a…

This image was taken from an elevated location, and looks down on several glass, floral greenhouses. The 1911-1912 Dubuque City Directory lists the location of Harket's Floral Nursery as West 5th and Hill Streets. A truck with an open bed may be…

Four, closely spaced, rectangular glass greenhouses are visible in this image. A white, two story frame house may be seen behind one of the greenhouses. The number 1314-a is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the…

This image shows a large, unfinished structure, constructed of light colored brick. Houses are visible above and directly behind the structure. Two sets of double doors are visible. Steps lead up to the doors. A large plaque has been placed on the…

This view was taken looking south and west along Main Street toward the Federal Bank Building, now American Trust. This building was constructed in 1923. The Bank & Insurance Building, constructed in 1895, now the Fisher Building, may also be seen.…

This image looks south on 2nd Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The tallest building is the Hotel Julien, on the corner of Main and 2nd Streets. Three adjacent store fronts are also visible. Awnings for two of the businesses read “Fosselman’s Drug…

This image was taken looking across Main Street at St. Luke’s Methodist Episcopal Church on the corner of Main and 12th Streets, in Dubuque, Iowa. This substantial building was constructed of native limestone. The front entrance, steep steps…