DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:26, 16 April 2024

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	Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.		Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.

	The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big Boy Burger," a double cheeseburger. It retained its name until representatives of the Big Boy chain which had legal right to the name forced a change. (1) Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business. (1)		The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big Boy Burger," a double cheeseburger. It retained its name until representatives of the Big Boy chain which had legal right to the name forced a change. (1) Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business. (2)

	Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In February, 1977 the drive-in sponsored a contest in which two winners won their height in the signature sandwich of the establishment--the Big D. (2)		Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In February, 1977 the drive-in sponsored a contest in which two winners won their height in the signature sandwich of the establishment--the Big D. (3)

	In 1979, however, Ray Dolter sold the building to Jan DesJardin who relocated his Submarina sub sandwich shop to the former Dolter's site. This busines was sold in 1982 to Wayne Morine who operated it until 1988 when he sold to Ernie Kretz who owned a service station on the adjacent property. (3)		In 1979, however, Ray Dolter sold the building to Jan DesJardin who relocated his Submarina sub sandwich shop to the former Dolter's site. This busines was sold in 1982 to Wayne Morine who operated it until 1988 when he sold to Ernie Kretz who owned a service station on the adjacent property. (4)

	The 1957 through 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 3265 Central.		The 1957 through 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 3265 Central.
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	1. ~~Gallo~~, ~~Matt~~. "~~First~~ Drive-~~In to Close~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 25~~, ~~1988~~, p. 1		1. Day, Mike. "The Golden Age of Drive-Ins," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 2012, p. 6A

	2. ~~Day, Mike~~, "~~Research Reveals Odd Occurrences in Late '70s~~," '''Telegraph Herald''', ~~December 19~~, ~~2021~~, p. ~~10A~~		2. Gallo, Matt. "First Drive-In to Close," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 25, 1988, p. 1

	3. Gallo		3. Day, Mike, "Research Reveals Odd Occurrences in Late '70s," '''Telegraph Herald''', December 19, 2021, p. 10A

			4. Gallo



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Randylyon at 03:24, 16 April 2024

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	Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.		Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.

	The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big D," a double cheeseburger. Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business. (1)		The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big Boy Burger," a double cheeseburger. It retained its name until representatives of the Big Boy chain which had legal right to the name forced a change. (1) Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business. (1)

	Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In February, 1977 the drive-in sponsored a contest in which two winners won their height in the signature sandwich of the establishment--the Big D. (2)		Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In February, 1977 the drive-in sponsored a contest in which two winners won their height in the signature sandwich of the establishment--the Big D. (2)

Randylyon at 03:29, 20 December 2021

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	[[File:jims.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. With roots dating back to 1947, Dolter's was the first fast-food drive-in located in Dubuque. It began when Ray and Eunice Dolter returned to their native Dubuque from Milwaukee where they operated a grocery and beer store.		[[File:jims.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. With roots dating back to 1947, Dolter's was the first fast-food drive-in located in Dubuque. It began when Ray and Eunice Dolter returned to their native Dubuque from Milwaukee where they operated a grocery and beer store.

	Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.		Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.

	The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big D," a double cheeseburger. Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business.		The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big D," a double cheeseburger. Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business. (1)

			Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In February, 1977 the drive-in sponsored a contest in which two winners won their height in the signature sandwich of the establishment--the Big D. (2)

			In 1979, however, Ray Dolter sold the building to Jan DesJardin who relocated his Submarina sub sandwich shop to the former Dolter's site. This busines was sold in 1982 to Wayne Morine who operated it until 1988 when he sold to Ernie Kretz who owned a service station on the adjacent property. (3)

			The 1957 through 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 3265 Central.

			From 1975 to 1978 there were three stores: 1001 Central, 3265 Central, and 910 Dodge.

			The 1979 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 910 Dodge.

	Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In 1979, however, Ray Dolter sold the building to Jan DesJardin who relocated his Submarina sub sandwich shop to the former Dolter's site. This busines was sold in 1982 to Wayne Morine who operated it until 1988 when he sold to Ernie Kretz who owned a service station on the adjacent property.

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	Gallo, Matt. "First Drive-In to Close," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 25, 1988, p. 1		1. Gallo, Matt. "First Drive-In to Close," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 25, 1988, p. 1

	~~The 1957 through 1974~~ ''~~Dubuque City Directory~~'' ~~listed 3265 Central~~.		2. Day, Mike, "Research Reveals Odd Occurrences in Late '70s," '''Telegraph Herald''', December 19, 2021, p. 10A

	~~From 1975 to 1978 there were three stores: 1001 Central, 3265 Central, and 910 Dodge~~.		3. Gallo

	~~The 1979 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.~~


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Randylyon at 18:37, 3 March 2020

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	The 1957 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3265 Central.		The 1957 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3265 Central.

	The ~~1980~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.		From 1975 to 1978 there were three stores: 1001 Central, 3265 Central, and 910 Dodge.

			The 1979 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.


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Randylyon at 04:03, 18 April 2018

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	[[File:jims.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. With roots dating back to 1947, Dolter's was the first fast-food drive-in located in Dubuque. It began in when Ray and Eunice Dolter returned to their native Dubuque from Milwaukee where they operated a grocery and beer store.		[[File:jims.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. With roots dating back to 1947, Dolter's was the first fast-food drive-in located in Dubuque. It began when Ray and Eunice Dolter returned to their native Dubuque from Milwaukee where they operated a grocery and beer store.

	Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.		Milwaukee residents were then enjoying frozen custard. The Dolters decided to try the idea in Dubuque and opened the Quonset Drive-Inn at 3265 Central. The Milwaukee treat did not do well in Dubuque, so the decision was made to sell ice cream. The menu was expanded to include the typical fast food menu--burgers, fries, and onion rings. The Quonset operated from 1947 to 1956 when rental issues forced the Dolters to move across the road where Dolter's Drive-Inn began business.
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	The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big D," a double cheeseburger. Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business.		The specialty of the restaurant was the "Big D," a double cheeseburger. Another unique feature was being served in your car. The restaurant was a family operation with the couple's five children all taking their place in the business.

	Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In 1979, however, Ray Dolter sold the building to Jan DesJardin who relocated his Submarina sub sandwich to the former Dolter's site. ~~The~~ busines was sold in 1982 to Wayne Morine who operated it until 1988 when he sold to Ernie Kretz who owned a service station on the adjacent property.		Dolter's held their own in the 1960s and 1970s with the giants of the fast food industry. In 1979, however, Ray Dolter sold the building to Jan DesJardin who relocated his Submarina sub sandwich shop to the former Dolter's site. This busines was sold in 1982 to Wayne Morine who operated it until 1988 when he sold to Ernie Kretz who owned a service station on the adjacent property.

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Randylyon at 04:01, 18 April 2018

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-[[File:jims.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN.  The 1957 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3265 Central.
+[[File:jims.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN.  With roots dating back to 1947, Dolter's was the first fast-food drive-in located in Dubuque. It began in when Ray and Eunice Dolter returned to their native Dubuque from Milwaukee where they operated a grocery and beer store.
 The 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.
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Randylyon at 20:41, 28 October 2013

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	DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. The 1957 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3265 Central.		[[File:jims.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. The 1957 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3265 Central.

	The 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.		The 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.

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	DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. ~~Established in 1947, Dolter~~'~~s was located at~~ 3265 Central ~~from 1959 through 1970 according to the city directory. Its motto was "Dubuque's First Drive-In Restaurant~~."		DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. The 1957 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 3265 Central.

	~~---~~		The 1980 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 910 Dodge.

	~~Source~~:		See: [[JIM'S DRIVE-IN/DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN]]

	~~"Chronology~~ '~~72, Telegraph Herald~~

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Randylyon at 03:14, 4 July 2012

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	DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. Established in 1947, Dolter's was located at 3265 Central from 1959 through ~~1966~~ according to the city directory. Its motto was "Dubuque's First Drive-In Restaurant."		DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. Established in 1947, Dolter's was located at 3265 Central from 1959 through 1970 according to the city directory. Its motto was "Dubuque's First Drive-In Restaurant."

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Randylyon at 01:43, 6 April 2012

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	DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. Established in 1947, Dolter's was located at 3265 Central in 1959 ~~and 1962~~ according to the city directory. Its motto was "Dubuque's First Drive-In Restaurant."		DOLTER'S DRIVE-IN. Established in 1947, Dolter's was located at 3265 Central from 1959 through 1966 according to the city directory. Its motto was "Dubuque's First Drive-In Restaurant."

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