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BEN KAUFMAN & CO.

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BEN KAUFMAN & CO. Located at 395-397 Main Street, the business was involved at the turn-of-the-century in the wholesale of hats, caps, gloves, and mittens. Their "Key City" line was sold in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The company also carried on a large mail order business.

The 1899-1900 Dubuque City Directory listed 395 Main.