The Man, The Myth and The Facts This myth has been presented from time to time for more years than I have been on this earth. My interest in history runs deep and I have followed the exploits of Cooper. I have quite a file on him and his exploits and how he got in […]
The Dubuque Daily Times-Journal Friday January 1, 1909 BIG DEAL CLOSED A. A. COOPER PURCHASES RYAN PACKING HOUSE TRACT OF THREE ACRES WANTED FOR IMMENSE PLANT Important Feature is That the Union Transfer Business is to Be Continued. The Times-Journal is enabled to announce on authorative information the consummation of one of the most […]
The Dubuque Daily Times-Journal Sunday January 3, 1909 COOPERS’ NEW PLANT PLANS BEING PREPARED FOR AN IMMENSE FACTORY. BUILDING NOW OCCUPIED TO BE MADE INTO APARTMENTS. GREAT CHAIR FACTORY IS TO BE ADDED. NEW PLANT TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPT. 1 NEXT. Wagon Factory To Be Removed to New Building Site and Present Factory Abandoned. […]
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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 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 […]