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WAPLES HOUSE
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WAPLES HOUSE.
One year ago last January the Waples' House was bought for
$12,500. Recently the Messrs. Gages, proprietors of the
Tremont House, Chicago, offered $25,000 for it, all cash up.
The offer was refused and the property was held at $35,000.
This is a sufficient commentary upon the growth and prosperity
of Dubuque." — [Express, May 23, 1854.)
See: JULIEN HOUSE
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Source:
1. Oldt, Franklin T., History of Dubuque County Iowa. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1880. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-11-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml