[Western Union and American District telegraph offices]

[Western Union and American District telegraph offices]

Telegraph offices
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
William J. Klauer Collection
Glass negatives
Itinerant photographers

A male customer, possibly one of the photographers, is standing with his back to the camera at a counter in this office. He appears to be filling out a paper form. Four women and two men are seated at desks on the other side of the counter, while three other men are standing in the rear of the office. A large bell and other communications equipment are mounted on one of the walls over a desk on which may be seen large books. The bottom of the photograph has been damaged. The number “223” has been written on the emulsion side of the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the picture. The number “5” has been written in the upper left corner.

Photographer unknown

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This record is part of the William J. Klauer Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

1912-05/06

Contact The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 or call (563) 588-7100 © 2013 LORAS COLLEGE

William J. Klauer Collection

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass plate negative scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

Still image

KL 198-414

494 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa

According to the 1912 Dubuque City Directory, the manager of both offices was F. J. Kearney.

1 glass negative: b & w

6.5 x 8.5 in.