[Saloon in the Moose Hall]

[Saloon in the Moose Hall]

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

Dr. John Mesinger is pictured standing behind the bar in this interior photograph of the saloon in the Moose Hall. A glass display case full of open cigar boxes is visible at the end of the bar. Numerous bottles of alcohol are arranged on shelves and on a counter behind the bar. A cash register is also visible behind the bar, and is reflected in the mirror behind the rear counter. Three spittoons may be seen on the floor in front of the bar. A small moose head has been hung near the mirror. The number “321” has been written on the emulsion side of the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the picture. The number “1” 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 247-013

429-437 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa

1 glass negative: b & w

6.5 x 8.5 in.