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GEORGE WILDE AND COMPANY
GEORGE WILDE AND COMPANY. In 1876 this company was located at a site measuring 114 x 152 feet along Washington Street. Employing nine people, the company cared for fifty-six horses, 8 double carriages, 18 buggies, 2 three-seated wagons, 2 express wagons, 5 double sleighs, 12 cutters, and 1 omnibus. (1)
The 1874-1875 Dubuque City Directory stated that this business was located at 129 and 141 E. 7th.
The 1875-1876 Dubuque City Directory gave the address as 129 7th.
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Source:
1. "The Livery Business," Dubuque Herald, January 14, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760114&printsec=frontpage&hl=en