BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 14:16, 17 June 2021

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	[[File:bz1.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY. [[ZEHENTNER, Robert\|Robert ZEHENTNER]] opened his first sporting good store on Central in 1945. Confronted by the images of the destruction he and other bomber pilots created during [[WORLD WAR II]] he returned to Dubuque to start a "sports world" to help people live a better life. He opened another on Main in 1948. Family members and more than two hundred young men and women worked in the business over the decades. The store supplied team uniforms for high schools and some colleges. Departments within the business included tennis, bowling, baseball, and trophies.		[[File:bz1.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY. [[ZEHENTNER, Robert\|Robert ZEHENTNER]] opened his first sporting good store on Central in 1945. Confronted by the images of the destruction he and other bomber pilots created during [[WORLD WAR II]] he returned to Dubuque to start a "sports world" to help people live a better life. He opened another on Main in 1948. Family members and more than two hundred young men and women worked in the business over the decades. The store supplied team uniforms for high schools and some colleges. Departments within the business included tennis, bowling, baseball, and trophies.

	In the 1950s, Outdoor Life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture ''Field of Dreams'' were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.		In the 1950s, '''Outdoor Life''' magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture ''Field of Dreams'' were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.

	[[Image:signs6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].		[[Image:signs6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].

Randylyon at 20:09, 12 February 2020

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	In the 1950s, Outdoor Life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture ''Field of Dreams'' were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.		In the 1950s, Outdoor Life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture ''Field of Dreams'' were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.

	[[Image:signs6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|~~1955 advertisement.~~ Photo courtesy: ~~Bob Reding~~]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].		[[Image:signs6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].

	The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.		The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.

Randylyon at 20:09, 12 February 2020

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	[[File:bz1.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY. [[ZEHENTNER, Robert\|Robert ZEHENTNER]] opened his first sporting good store on Central in 1945. Confronted by the images of the destruction he and other bomber pilots created during [[WORLD WAR II]] he returned to Dubuque to start a "sports world" to help people live a better life. He opened another on Main in 1948. Family members and more than two hundred young men and women worked in the business over the decades. The store supplied team uniforms for high schools and some colleges. Departments within the business included tennis, bowling, baseball, and trophies.		[[File:bz1.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY. [[ZEHENTNER, Robert\|Robert ZEHENTNER]] opened his first sporting good store on Central in 1945. Confronted by the images of the destruction he and other bomber pilots created during [[WORLD WAR II]] he returned to Dubuque to start a "sports world" to help people live a better life. He opened another on Main in 1948. Family members and more than two hundred young men and women worked in the business over the decades. The store supplied team uniforms for high schools and some colleges. Departments within the business included tennis, bowling, baseball, and trophies.

	In the 1950s, Outdoor ~~life~~ magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture Field of Dreams were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.		In the 1950s, Outdoor Life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture ''Field of Dreams'' were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.

	[[Image:signs6.~~PNG~~\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].		[[Image:signs6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].

	The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.		The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.

Randylyon at 20:08, 12 February 2020

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	In the 1950s, Outdoor life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture Field of Dreams were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.		In the 1950s, Outdoor life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture Field of Dreams were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.

	[[Image:signs6.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].		[[Image:signs6.PNG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].

	The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.		The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.

Randylyon at 20:08, 12 February 2020

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	In the 1950s, Outdoor life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture Field of Dreams were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.		In the 1950s, Outdoor life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture Field of Dreams were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.

	[[Image:signs6.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].		[[Image:signs6.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].

	The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.		The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.
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	Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Sporting Goods Store Immortalized," Telegraph Herald, April 23, 2003, p. 2		Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Sporting Goods Store Immortalized," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 23, 2003, p. 2

Randylyon at 20:06, 12 February 2020

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	[[Image:bz.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:bz.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[File:bz1.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY. ~~The 1955~~ and ~~1957 ''~~Dubuque ~~City Directory'' listed 920~~ Main and ~~1572 Central~~.		[[File:bz1.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]BOB ZEHENTNER'S SPORTING GOODS COMPANY. [[ZEHENTNER, Robert\|Robert ZEHENTNER]] opened his first sporting good store on Central in 1945. Confronted by the images of the destruction he and other bomber pilots created during [[WORLD WAR II]] he returned to Dubuque to start a "sports world" to help people live a better life. He opened another on Main in 1948. Family members and more than two hundred young men and women worked in the business over the decades. The store supplied team uniforms for high schools and some colleges. Departments within the business included tennis, bowling, baseball, and trophies.

	~~The 1959 through 1980~~ '~~'Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main~~.		In the 1950s, Outdoor life magazine honored Zehentner's as a top recreation-oriented store. Scenes from the motion picture Field of Dreams were shot in the store, but were later cut from the final version.

	The 1983 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.		[[Image:signs6.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1955 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In 2002 Zehentner's failing health forced him to sell the store and its contents. The large signs were saved by the [[DUBUQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY]].

			The 1955 and 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 920 Main and 1572 Central.

			The 1959 through 1980 '''Dubuque City Directory''' only listed 920 Main.

			The 1983 through 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.

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			Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Sporting Goods Store Immortalized," Telegraph Herald, April 23, 2003, p. 2

Randylyon at 01:39, 6 December 2014

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	The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.		The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.

	The 1983 through ~~1989~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.		The 1983 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.

Randylyon at 01:27, 10 April 2014

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	The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.		The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.

	The 1983 through ~~1987~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.		The 1983 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.

Randylyon at 23:24, 31 December 2013

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	The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.		The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.

	The ''~~1983~~ Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.		The 1983 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.

Randylyon at 18:57, 2 September 2013

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	The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.		The 1959 through 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' only listed 920 Main.

			The ''1983 Dubuque City Directory'' listed Zehentner's Sporting Goods Company at the same address.




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