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	[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Some questions remain as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and St. Joseph's Parish each contributed. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for the maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)		[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Some questions remain as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and St. Joseph's Parish each contributed. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for the maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)

	The galvanized steel cross stood seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It is anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and ~~occupies~~ less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. The lights ~~are~~ turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer ~~turns~~ the lights off at midnight. (3)		The galvanized steel cross stood seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It was anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and occupied less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes was 246 feet. The lights were turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer turned the lights off at midnight. (3)

	In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised ~~came~~ from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (4)		In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds to pay these costs were raised from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (4)

	Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of Frank Hardie Advertising Inc., Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (5)		Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of Frank Hardie Advertising Inc., Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (5)

	On December 27, 2023 officials announced that construction was expected to start soon on the Centennial Cross in Key West. A new and taller "blue cross" ~~will replace the original.~~ The new cross ~~will~~ be lit on both sides with LED lighting and stand 137 feet tall.		On December 27, 2023 officials announced that construction was expected to start soon on the Centennial Cross in Key West. Centennial Cross Inc. and Conlon were partners on the construction of the new and taller "blue cross." The new cross would be lit on both sides with LED lighting and stand 137 feet tall. The new cross would be so tall and so close to the [[AIRPORT]] that it would remain lit all day. (6)

			Centennial Cross Incorporated by 2023 had raised more than $250,000 of the $350,000 goal to pay for the construction and cost of future maintenance. The group also announced plans to build a permanent display in [[MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY]] to tell the history of the cross and list individuals and businesses donating $10,000 or more to the project. (7)


	Centennial Cross Incorporated has raised more than $150,000 of the $350,000 goal to pay for the construction and cost of future maintenance. The group also announced plans to build a permanent display in [[MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY]] to tell the history of the cross and list individuals and businesses donating $10,000 or more to the project. (6)

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	5. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A		5. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A

	6. "Historic Cross Near Dubuque to be Renovated," KCRG. Online. December 27, 2023		6. Bond, Maia, "Reconstruction of Iconic Key West Cross Drawing to Close," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 12, 2024, p. 5A

			7. "Historic Cross Near Dubuque to be Renovated," KCRG. Online. December 27, 2023


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	[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Some questions remain as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, ~~archdiocese~~ and St. Joseph's Parish ~~had a role~~. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)		[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Some questions remain as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and St. Joseph's Parish each contributed. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for the maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)

	The galvanized steel cross stood seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It is anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and occupies less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. The lights are turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer turns the lights off at midnight. (3)		The galvanized steel cross stood seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It is anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and occupies less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. The lights are turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer turns the lights off at midnight. (3)

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	[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]].Some ~~question remains~~ as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, archdiocese and St. Joseph's Parish had a role. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)		[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Some questions remain as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, archdiocese and St. Joseph's Parish had a role. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)

	The galvanized steel cross is seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It is anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and occupies less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. The lights are turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer turns the lights off at midnight. (3)		The galvanized steel cross stood seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It is anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and occupies less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. The lights are turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer turns the lights off at midnight. (3)

	In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (4)		In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (4)

	Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of Frank Hardie Advertising Inc., Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (5)		Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of Frank Hardie Advertising Inc., Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (5)

			On December 27, 2023 officials announced that construction was expected to start soon on the Centennial Cross in Key West. A new and taller "blue cross" will replace the original. The new cross will be lit on both sides with LED lighting and stand 137 feet tall.

			Centennial Cross Incorporated has raised more than $150,000 of the $350,000 goal to pay for the construction and cost of future maintenance. The group also announced plans to build a permanent display in [[MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY]] to tell the history of the cross and list individuals and businesses donating $10,000 or more to the project. (6)

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	5. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A		5. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A

			6. "Historic Cross Near Dubuque to be Renovated," KCRG. Online. December 27, 2023


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	[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. ~~Funded by~~ the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510 through monthly dinners and donations, the ~~Cross is maintained~~ by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (1)		[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]].Some question remains as to who paid the $2,500 cost of construction. It is believed the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, archdiocese and St. Joseph's Parish had a role. (1) It is known that the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510, through monthly dinners and donations, paid for maintenance of the cross by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (2)

	The ~~Cross~~ is seventy-five feet high and anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal~~. Despite its size, the Cross stands on~~ less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights. ~~The~~ combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. (2)		The galvanized steel cross is seventy-five feet high and the cross piece is 25 feet wide. It is anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal and occupies less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the diocese. Installed by [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], the combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. The lights are turned on by a photo-electric cell. A timer turns the lights off at midnight. (3)

	In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (3)		In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (4)

	Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of ~~[[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC~~.]], Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (4)		Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of Frank Hardie Advertising Inc., Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (5)

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	1. ~~Day~~, ~~Mike. "Knights Aim to Keep Cross Aglow.~~" ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~December 19~~, ~~2014~~, p. 1A		1. "Action Line," ''Telegraph-Herald'', November 24, 1968, p. 21

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. Day, Mike. "Knights Aim to Keep Cross Aglow." ''Telegraph Herald'', December 19, 2014, p. 1A

	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	4. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A		4. Day

			5. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A


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	In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (3)		In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (3)

	Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING]], Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (4)		Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]], Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (4)

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	CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Funded by the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510 through monthly dinners and donations, the Cross is maintained by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (1)		[[File:cc.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Funded by the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510 through monthly dinners and donations, the Cross is maintained by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (1)

	The Cross is seventy-five feet high and anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal. Despite its size, the Cross stands on less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights. The combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. (2)		The Cross is seventy-five feet high and anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal. Despite its size, the Cross stands on less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights. The combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. (2)

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	CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Funded by the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510 through monthly dinners and donations, the Cross is maintained by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois.		CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Funded by the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510 through monthly dinners and donations, the Cross is maintained by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois. (1)

	The Cross is seventy-five feet high and anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal. Despite its size, the Cross stands on less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights. The combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet.		The Cross is seventy-five feet high and anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal. Despite its size, the Cross stands on less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights. The combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet. (2)

	In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000.		In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000. (3)

			Following the article in December 2014, attendance at the fundraiser increased dramatically. In addition, the Knights received donations. One came from the family of Louis R. Hendricks. While an employee of [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING]], Hendricks created the original neon for the cross and claimed it was one of the three top signs he made in Dubuque. (4)

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	Day, Mike. "Knights Aim to Keep Cross Aglow." ''Telegraph Herald'', December 19, 2014, p. 1A		1. Day, Mike. "Knights Aim to Keep Cross Aglow." ''Telegraph Herald'', December 19, 2014, p. 1A

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. "Attendance Up for Centennial Cross Fundraiser," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 19, 2015, p. 3A


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CENTENNIAL CROSS. The Centennial Cross was constructed south of Dubuque to commemorate the centennial of the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]]. Funded by the [[KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS]] Council 510 through monthly dinners and donations, the Cross is maintained by the Lange Sign Company of East Dubuque, Illinois.

The Cross is seventy-five feet high and anchored to an 8X8 concrete pedestal. Despite its size, the Cross stands on less than 400 square feet of archdiocesan property. In 1963, the Knights of Columbus added turquoise neon lights. The combined length of the neon tubes is 246 feet.

In 2014 the monthly cost of electricity and maintenance for the Cross was $64.00. Funds raised came from prime rib dinners served every third Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A ten dollar membership in a Key Cross Club membership also was a fundraiser. It was estimated that the cost to upgrade the structure's lighting to LED lights would be $16,000.

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Day, Mike. "Knights Aim to Keep Cross Aglow." ''Telegraph Herald'', December 19, 2014, p. 1A

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