Dubuque has always been known for its architecturally significant mansions. Homes of Dubuque’s leading citizens. These mansions were designed for the most part by local architects who also served as superintendents during their construction. Many of these treasures have been lost forever. Among them is the Alexander Levi Mansion, formerly located on the northwest corner […]
The Telegraph-Herald Monday January 15, 1973 Staff Photo Fire guts Nagle mansion Smoke from the blazing mansion blackens the sky as firemen direct hoses at the rear. By JIM MILLER and JACK BRIMEYER T-H Staff Writers The imposing Nagle mansion at 1637 Iowa St. was gutted by fire this morning and authorities were checking reports that the […]
The Telegraph-Herald Tuesday December 29, 1903 HE DIED SUDDENLY Mr. Thomas Connolly Stricken With Apoplexy on Monday Night. THE END WAS PAINLESS Death Immediately Followed the Stroke Which Came at Eleven O’Clock. Mr. Thomas Connolly, one of the best-known of Dubuque’s veteran manufacturers, died at the family residence, 1637 Iowa street, on Monday night at eleven […]
The Dubuque Herald Friday December 18, 1891 THE FARLEY RESIDENCE SOLD It is Transferred to the Sisters of St. Francis in Consideration of $15,000. To Be Used for the Purposes of St. Francis’ Industrial School and Home for Young Ladies. Wonderful Progress in the Field of Charitable Endeavor by the Order Since its Advent in Dubuque. The […]
The Telegraph-Herald Sunday September 5, 1937 Jews in Iowa are celebrating their centennial this year, with special ceremonies being scheduled for the first week of their new year which begins today. Dubuque takes a special place in the spotlight of the centennial celebration since the centennial dates from the naturalization in 1837 of Alexander. Levi of […]
(more…)
The Telegraph-Herald Sunday May 6, 1956 Fifth and Bluff—155 Cars The historic old Cooper mansion at Fifth and bluff streets as well as the former carriage house —now the Studio Apartments—in the rear, are under option to the city, and will be razed for a parking lot. Total cost of the property and its improvement […]
The Dubuque Daily Times Saturday May 1, 1880 A PALATIAL HOME Which Mr. J. P. Farley and Family Will Take Possession of in a Few Days. An Architectural Structure of Which Possessors, Builders and the City May Feel Justly Proud The new and elegant residence of Mr. J. P. Farley, at the head of Sixth and […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Sunday May 19, 1889 FINEST IN THE STATE. __________________ A Full Description of Mr. A. A. Cooper’s Palatial Residence. __________________ Biographical Sketch of One of Dubuque’s Self-Made Men. __________________ How a Tall and Sturdy Oak from a Little Acorn Grew—A Man of Whom the City is Proud. __________________ The fine new […]
The Lacy House opposite Jackson Park was built around 1878 by Mr. J. R. Robinson, Esq., a prominent Dubuque lawyer. As far as can be determined, the architect’s name was Naescher. Jackson Park itself is of historical interest, the site having once been the first cemetery in the area where Indians and whites were interred. […]