CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY - Revision history

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	The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)		The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)

	In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder, and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (4)		As one of the major lumber, sash and door dealers in the community, the company was deeply involved in such advertising techniques as the semi-annual meeting of the lumber dealers and "friends of the city." In 1902 this led to an excursion aboard the steamer Saturn and barge Venus for an estimated 360 guests. Cigars "were dispensed" during the trip and lunch was served in boxes accompanied by coffee. Music for dancing was provided by the [[DUBUQUE MILITARY BAND]]. (4)

			In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder, and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (5)

	Beginning in 1904-1905, the '''Dubuque City Directory''' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.		Beginning in 1904-1905, the '''Dubuque City Directory''' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.
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	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	4. "Huge Warehouse Soon to be Built," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 20, 1919, p. 11		4. "Enjoyed a River Ride," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 11, 1902, p. 8

			5. "Huge Warehouse Soon to be Built," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 20, 1919, p. 11

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	In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder, and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (4)		In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder, and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (4)

	Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.		Beginning in 1904-1905, the '''Dubuque City Directory''' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.

	The 1918 and 1923 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the address as the corner of 11th and Jackson.		The 1918 and 1923 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the address as the corner of 11th and Jackson.

	See: [[CARR, ADAMS AND COLLIER COMPANY]]		See: [[CARR, ADAMS AND COLLIER COMPANY]]

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			[[Category: Lumber Company]]
	[[Category: Sash, Doors and Blinds]]		[[Category: Sash, Doors and Blinds]]
	[[Category: Letterhead]]		[[Category: Letterhead]]
	[[Category: Planing Mills]]		[[Category: Planing Mills]]
	[[Category: Glass Company]]		[[Category: Glass Company]]

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	[[Image:CARRRA.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:CARRRA.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR, AUSTIN AND COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company ~~puyrchased~~ a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)		[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR, AUSTIN AND COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company purchased a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)

	In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)		In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER, AND WHEELER COMPANY]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER, AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)

	The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)		The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)

	In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (4)		In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder, and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (4)

	Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.		Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.

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	[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR, AUSTIN AND COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company puyrchased a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)		[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR, AUSTIN AND COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company puyrchased a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)

	In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER ~~COMPANY~~]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)		In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)

	The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)		The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)

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	[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR-AUSTIN COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company puyrchased a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)		[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR, AUSTIN AND COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company puyrchased a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)

	In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER COMPANY]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)		In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER COMPANY]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)

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	[[Image:CARRRA.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:CARRRA.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (1)		[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. Carr, Ryder, and Adams traced its history to the [[CARR-AUSTIN COMPANY]] located on lower Main Street. With only two employees, the small building was destroyed by fire in 1871. Using the opportunity to move, the company puyrchased a site on Iowa Street and constructed another factory. The company grew until 1878 when it had fifteen employees. That was also the year the factory was again burned to the ground. Confident in the future of the lumber business in Dubuque, the factory was rebuilt at 9th and Jackson. (1)

			In 1886 the company, now with thirty-five employees, incorporated as the [[CARR, RYDER AND WHEELER COMPANY]]. In three years the name became [[CARR, RYDER AND ENGLER COMPANY]]. (2)

			The continued growth of the business led in 1892 to the establishment of a jobbing house in Omaha, Nebraska. The success of that decision led to the opening of six more branches in the following years. The company was renamed Carr, Ryder and Adams in 1897. Millwork products under the trade name of "Bilt-Well" were shipped throughout the United States. (3)

			In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (4)

	Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.		Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.
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	1. "Huge Warehouse Soon to be Built," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 20, 1919, p. 11		1. "Carr, Ryder and Adams Grows Despite Fire," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal,'' August 24, 1930 p. 58

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. "Huge Warehouse Soon to be Built," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 20, 1919, p. 11

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	[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. ~~It was to be built~~ of reinforced concrete ~~and~~ be fire-proof. (1)		[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. Built of reinforced concrete, it was to be fire-proof. (1)

	Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.		Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.

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	[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. ~~See: [[CARR, ADAMS AND COLLIER COMPANY]]~~ In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. It was to be built of reinforced concrete and be fire-proof. (1)		[[Image:CARRRA.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]
			[[Image:carr.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]CARR, RYDER, AND ADAMS COMPANY. In 1919 with the end of [[WORLD WAR I]], Carr, Ryder and Adams resumed peacetime production with the construction of the second largest warehouse in Dubuque. Erected at 11th and Washington [[STREETS]], the five-story building was to have 100,000 feet of floor space. It was to be built of reinforced concrete and be fire-proof. (1)

	Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.		Beginning in 1904-1905, the ''Dubuque City Directory'' located this business at the northeast corner of 9th and Jackson.

	The 1918 and 1923 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the address as the corner of 11th and Jackson.		The 1918 and 1923 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the address as the corner of 11th and Jackson.

			See: [[CARR, ADAMS AND COLLIER COMPANY]]

	[[Image:carr,ryder and adams.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]		[[Image:carr,ryder and adams.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|]]

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