DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY - Revision history

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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. The site of the Dubuque Casket Company had served as a site for the [[DUBUQUE FURNITURE AND BURIAL COMPANY]] since 1877. The company was driven out of business by a fire in 1883. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) The building constructed in Classical Revival Style was constructed in 1893 in Classical Revival Style. Additions was made to the building in 1903-1905 and another in 1911. It was the largest of three such companies in Dubuque.		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. The site of the Dubuque Casket Company had served as a site for the [[DUBUQUE FURNITURE AND BURIAL CASE COMPANY]] since 1877. The company was driven out of business by a fire in 1883. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) The building constructed in Classical Revival Style was constructed in 1893 in Classical Revival Style. Additions was made to the building in 1903-1905 and another in 1911. It was the largest of three such companies in Dubuque.

	In 1958 it ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. (2) The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (3)		In 1958 it ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. (2) The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (3)

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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) ~~In 1958 it ranked 21st~~ in ~~sales volume among 472 similar organizations~~ in the ~~United States~~. ~~(2) The company~~ was ~~unique in~~ the ~~industry for its custom construction~~ of ~~each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round~~ in ~~addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen~~. ~~(3)~~		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. The site of the Dubuque Casket Company had served as a site for the [[DUBUQUE FURNITURE AND BURIAL COMPANY]] since 1877. The company was driven out of business by a fire in 1883. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) The building constructed in Classical Revival Style was constructed in 1893 in Classical Revival Style. Additions was made to the building in 1903-1905 and another in 1911. It was the largest of three such companies in Dubuque.

	In ~~August, 1896~~ the company ~~announced~~ its construction of ~~a casket for "the largest man in Iowa," The~~ interior ~~dimensions~~ were ~~6 feet 3 inches in length, 3 feet in width, and 2 feet in depth~~.~~" The casket~~ was ~~made for George Raible, a cigar manufacturer from Davenport. (4) The company continued~~ to ~~maintain a storeroom of oversized "shells for heavy or very tall people as well as small ones for stillborn or young children. A display room could accommodate as many as one hundred models~~. (5)		In 1958 it ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. (2) The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (3)

	[[Image:dubuquec.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Letterhead]]The company sold its product to funeral directors in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A branch of the company was located in Sioux City, Iowa. (6)		In August, 1896 the company announced its construction of a casket for "the largest man in Iowa," The interior dimensions were 6 feet 3 inches in length, 3 feet in width, and 2 feet in depth." The casket was made for George Raible, a cigar manufacturer from Davenport. (4) The company continued to maintain a storeroom of oversized "shells for heavy or very tall people as well as small ones for stillborn or young children. A display room could accommodate as many as one hundred models of casket. (5)

			[[Image:dubuquec.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Letterhead]]The company sold its product to funeral directors in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A branch of the company was located in Sioux City, Iowa. (6) The casket company remained unique in the industry by custom making it casket from order. For this reason, the company was never fully automated.

	[[Image:dcasketco.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Envelope return address. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:dcasketco.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Envelope return address. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	In 1988 the company was closed, and the building at 1798 Washington Street was sold to Boyes Truck and Auto Parts.		In 1988 the company was closed, and the building at 1798 Washington Street was sold to Boyes Truck and Auto Parts for a warehouse. In 2005 the building was purchased by Dubuque Housing Initiatives Inc. and [[GRONEN PROPERTIES/GRONEN RESTORATION]].

	[[Image:casketmatches.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Washington Court Apartments, located at 1798 Washington St., involved the adaptive reuse of the Dubuque Casket Company Company into 36 affordable rental housing units. Twenty-four of the 800 to 900 square foot units were planned to have one bedroom. Twelve of the 900 to 1000 square foot units would have two bedrooms. The units would be occupied by tenants at or below 60% of the area median income. As a response to a significant demand for handicapped accessible living units, 25%, or nine of the units were be designed and equipped to meet the needs of persons with sensory and mobility impairments.		[[Image:casketmatches.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Washington Court Apartments, located at 1798 Washington St., involved the adaptive reuse of the Dubuque Casket Company Company into 36 affordable rental housing units. Twenty-four of the 800 to 900 square foot units were planned to have one bedroom. Twelve of the 900 to 1000 square foot units would have two bedrooms. The units would be occupied by tenants at or below 60% of the area median income. As a response to a significant demand for handicapped accessible living units, 25%, or nine of the units were be designed and equipped to meet the needs of persons with sensory and mobility impairments.

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			[[Image:DCC1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Casket Company 1893 Metal Badge Iowa Mortician Undertaker Death Coffin]]
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	[[Image:casket.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The building in 2009 after the renovation into the Washington Court Apartments.]]		[[Image:casket.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The building in 2009 after the renovation into the Washington Court Apartments.]]

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	[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|left\|Sales catalogue]]		[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|left\|Sales catalogue]]
	[[Image:av39.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Matchbook. Photo courtesy: Mike ~~Avittt~~]]		[[Image:av39.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Matchbook. Photo courtesy: Mike Avitt]]

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	[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|~~right~~\|Sales catalogue]]		[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|left\|Sales catalogue]]
			[[Image:av39.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Matchbook. Photo courtesy: Mike Avittt]]

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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) ~~It once~~ ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) In 1958 it ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. (2) The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (3)

	In August, 1896 the company announced its construction of a casket for "the largest man in Iowa," The interior dimensions were 6 feet 3 inches in length, 3 feet in width, and 2 feet in depth." The casket was made for George Raible, a cigar manufacturer from Davenport. (3)		In August, 1896 the company announced its construction of a casket for "the largest man in Iowa," The interior dimensions were 6 feet 3 inches in length, 3 feet in width, and 2 feet in depth." The casket was made for George Raible, a cigar manufacturer from Davenport. (4) The company continued to maintain a storeroom of oversized "shells for heavy or very tall people as well as small ones for stillborn or young children. A display room could accommodate as many as one hundred models. (5)

	[[Image:dubuquec.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Letterhead]]The company sold its product to funeral directors in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A branch of the company was located in Sioux City, Iowa. (4)		[[Image:dubuquec.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Letterhead]]The company sold its product to funeral directors in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A branch of the company was located in Sioux City, Iowa. (6)

	[[Image:dcasketco.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Envelope return address. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:dcasketco.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Envelope return address. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	1. "Dubuque Casket Company," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 21, 1893, p. 4		1. "Dubuque Casket Company," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 21, 1893, p. 4

	2. "Dubuque's ~~Coffin Factories Employ 200 Men--Trade Covers the Entire West~~," ''~~Dubuque~~ Herald'', ~~February 6~~, ~~1910~~, p. 1		2. "Dubuque Firm's Output Ranks High in Nation," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 29, 1958, p. 16

	3. "~~A Large Casket~~," ''Dubuque ~~Daily~~ Herald'', ~~August 7~~, ~~1896~~, p. 8		3. "Dubuque's Coffin Factories Employ 200 Men--Trade Covers the Entire West," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 6, 1910, p. 1

	4. "Dubuque's Coffin Factories Employ 200 Men..."		4. "A Large Casket," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 7, 1896, p. 8

			5. "Dubuque Firm's..."

			6. "Dubuque's Coffin Factories Employ 200 Men..."

	[[Category: Casket Company]]		[[Category: Casket Company]]

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	[[Image:handles.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]		[[Image:handles.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]
	[[Image:handles2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Desk item]]
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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)

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	[[Image:~~handles2~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]		[[Image:handles.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]
	[[Image:~~handles3~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Desk item]]		[[Image:handles2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Desk item]]
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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)

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	[[Image:casket.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The building in 2009 after the renovation into the Washington Court Apartments.]]		[[Image:casket.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The building in 2009 after the renovation into the Washington Court Apartments.]]
	[[Image:~~handles~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]		[[Image:handles2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]
			[[Image:handles3.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Desk item]]
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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)

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	[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Sales catalogue]]		[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Sales catalogue]]




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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) ~~In 1958 it ranked 21st~~ in ~~sales volume among 472 similar organizations~~ in the ~~United States~~. ~~(2) The company~~ was ~~unique in~~ the ~~industry for its custom construction~~ of ~~each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round~~ in ~~addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen~~. ~~(3)~~		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. The site of the Dubuque Casket Company had served as a site for the [[DUBUQUE FURNITURE AND BURIAL COMPANY]] since 1877. The company was driven out of business by a fire in 1883. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]]. (1) The building constructed in Classical Revival Style was constructed in 1893 in Classical Revival Style. Additions was made to the building in 1903-1905 and another in 1911. It was the largest of three such companies in Dubuque.

	In ~~August, 1896~~ the company ~~announced~~ its construction of ~~a casket for "the largest man in Iowa," The~~ interior ~~dimensions~~ were ~~6 feet 3 inches in length, 3 feet in width, and 2 feet in depth~~.~~" The casket~~ was ~~made for George Raible, a cigar manufacturer from Davenport. (4) The company continued~~ to ~~maintain a storeroom of oversized "shells for heavy or very tall people as well as small ones for stillborn or young children. A display room could accommodate as many as one hundred models~~. (5)		In 1958 it ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. (2) The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (3)

	[[Image:dubuquec.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Letterhead]]The company sold its product to funeral directors in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A branch of the company was located in Sioux City, Iowa. (6)		In August, 1896 the company announced its construction of a casket for "the largest man in Iowa," The interior dimensions were 6 feet 3 inches in length, 3 feet in width, and 2 feet in depth." The casket was made for George Raible, a cigar manufacturer from Davenport. (4) The company continued to maintain a storeroom of oversized "shells for heavy or very tall people as well as small ones for stillborn or young children. A display room could accommodate as many as one hundred models of casket. (5)

			[[Image:dubuquec.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Letterhead]]The company sold its product to funeral directors in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. A branch of the company was located in Sioux City, Iowa. (6) The casket company remained unique in the industry by custom making it casket from order. For this reason, the company was never fully automated.

	[[Image:dcasketco.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Envelope return address. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:dcasketco.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Envelope return address. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	In 1988 the company was closed, and the building at 1798 Washington Street was sold to Boyes Truck and Auto Parts.		In 1988 the company was closed, and the building at 1798 Washington Street was sold to Boyes Truck and Auto Parts for a warehouse. In 2005 the building was purchased by Dubuque Housing Initiatives Inc. and [[GRONEN PROPERTIES/GRONEN RESTORATION]].

	[[Image:casketmatches.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Washington Court Apartments, located at 1798 Washington St., involved the adaptive reuse of the Dubuque Casket Company Company into 36 affordable rental housing units. Twenty-four of the 800 to 900 square foot units were planned to have one bedroom. Twelve of the 900 to 1000 square foot units would have two bedrooms. The units would be occupied by tenants at or below 60% of the area median income. As a response to a significant demand for handicapped accessible living units, 25%, or nine of the units were be designed and equipped to meet the needs of persons with sensory and mobility impairments.		[[Image:casketmatches.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Washington Court Apartments, located at 1798 Washington St., involved the adaptive reuse of the Dubuque Casket Company Company into 36 affordable rental housing units. Twenty-four of the 800 to 900 square foot units were planned to have one bedroom. Twelve of the 900 to 1000 square foot units would have two bedrooms. The units would be occupied by tenants at or below 60% of the area median income. As a response to a significant demand for handicapped accessible living units, 25%, or nine of the units were be designed and equipped to meet the needs of persons with sensory and mobility impairments.

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	[[Image:casket.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The building in 2009 after the renovation into the Washington Court Apartments.]]		[[Image:casket.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The building in 2009 after the renovation into the Washington Court Apartments.]]

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	[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|~~right~~\|Sales catalogue]]		[[File:dcasketco1.png\|400px\|thumb\|left\|Sales catalogue]]
			[[Image:av39.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Matchbook. Photo courtesy: Mike Avittt]]

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	[[Image:handles.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]		[[Image:handles.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Casket handles from the company.]]
	[[Image:handles2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Desk item]]
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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)

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	DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)		DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY. Dubuque Casket Company's articles of incorporation were filed on January 20, 1893 by [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], Arnold Nicks, Joseph H. Whatmore, J. C Longueville and [[ALTHAUSER, J. C.\|J. C. ALTHAUSER]].(1) It once ranked 21st in sales volume among 472 similar organizations in the United States. The company was unique in the industry for its custom construction of each order. Over four hundred interior designs were offered. A workforce of sixty-five was employed year-round in addition to the office staff and traveling salesmen. (2)