DUBUQUE CITY HALL - Revision history

Randylyon at 21:09, 28 December 2023

2023-12-28T21:09:15Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:09, 28 December 2023
Line 63:		Line 63:

	A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].		A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].

			The City Hall again rated front page coverage in 2011 when it was discovered that the building annually used 12 million gallons of water. The discovery was made through an audit conducted by an engineering student at Iowa State University in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The audit indicated that nearly 12 million gallons of water were being used by the building's air-conditioning units. After the water was used once, it was flushed down a drain in the basement. Modern air-conditioning collected the water once it had been used, stored it in a cooling tank, and then recirculated it over and over. People knew of the issue, but since it was city water being used in a city building it was not taxed so no one cared. Sustainability problems changed the mindset and council members were eager to collect bids for the reconstruction project. A new air-conditioning system was expected to be like the one used in the Historic Federal Building. (20)

	See: [[CITY LANDMARKS]]		See: [[CITY LANDMARKS]]
Line 109:		Line 111:

	19. Lyon, Randolph. A teacher at Hoover Elementary School, Lyon brought the idea to his class.		19. Lyon, Randolph. A teacher at Hoover Elementary School, Lyon brought the idea to his class.

			20. Piper, Andy, "City Hall Water Audit Raises Eyebrows," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 11, 2011, p. 1

Randylyon at 14:21, 3 May 2021

2021-05-03T14:21:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:21, 3 May 2021
Line 14:		Line 14:

	Second floor provided office space for city officials, a courtroom and council chamber. Third floor was a public hall used for dances or community gatherings and was designed so that there were no pillars, posts, or columns. This area has been used in more recent times as an archery and pistol range, bowling alley and horse-shoe pitching area.		Second floor provided office space for city officials, a courtroom and council chamber. Third floor was a public hall used for dances or community gatherings and was designed so that there were no pillars, posts, or columns. This area has been used in more recent times as an archery and pistol range, bowling alley and horse-shoe pitching area.

			In 1859 concern was expressed about the strength of the building prior to the Mount Vernon Festival. Previously the Odd Fellows Hall and the [[ST. CLOUD]] hotel had fallen. After calls were made to get the assurance of "the builder," a famous resident responded in the February 22, 1859 issue of the ''Express and Herald''. None other than [[RAGUE, John Francis\|John Francis RAGUE]] wrote that "in this country, too much reliance is placed upon mere builders." As the architect and superintendent of City Hall, Rague assured the citizens the building was safe for any number of visitors.

	City Hall remodeling began as early as 1879 when the market was removed from the first floor and relocated outside. Offices were added. In December 1879, however, the third floor was declared a nuisance and was closed as a site for public entertainment. (10)		City Hall remodeling began as early as 1879 when the market was removed from the first floor and relocated outside. Offices were added. In December 1879, however, the third floor was declared a nuisance and was closed as a site for public entertainment. (10)

Randylyon at 03:08, 21 January 2021

2021-01-21T03:08:00Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:08, 21 January 2021
Line 17:		Line 17:
	City Hall remodeling began as early as 1879 when the market was removed from the first floor and relocated outside. Offices were added. In December 1879, however, the third floor was declared a nuisance and was closed as a site for public entertainment. (10)		City Hall remodeling began as early as 1879 when the market was removed from the first floor and relocated outside. Offices were added. In December 1879, however, the third floor was declared a nuisance and was closed as a site for public entertainment. (10)

	A second proposal for remodeling was announced in January 1893. At an anticipated cost of $15,000, the plan called for tearing down the tower on the Clay Street side, extending the building toward Clay Street and erecting a new tower. Vaults added to the first floor for the treasurer, auditor, and recorder or engineer were thought to strengthen the structure. A city court room, police headquarters and market master's office were to be added to the first floor. Remodeling on the second floor would include an office for the engineer with the vault extended from first floor. Offices of the assessor, street commissioner, mayor, and the council chamber would be enlarged. Because the removal of the third floor ~~would make the building look squat in appearance, it was planned to convert the area into a ballroom. The facade on Clay would be greatly improved leading~~ to ~~a vestibule from which stairs would lead to upper floors~~. ~~While~~ the ~~proposal~~ was made~~, it was thought that Mayor Saunders would oppose any expenditures on the old building. (11)~~		The condition of the third floor continued to degenerate. In 1886 the following description was made:

	The building, ~~at least~~ a ~~large exhibition room on~~ the ~~third floor~~, ~~received rave reviews~~ in ~~1895 when it was used to host~~ the ~~Wapsi Valley Poultry Club's ninth annual exhibition. Announcements of the day included that 1,500 birds were shown including turkeys (a 42-pound bird being the largest), chickens, ducks~~, ~~geese and chickens. Judging was done and prizes awarded. (12) Renovation plans continued to call for fire-proof vaults~~ on the ~~first and second~~ floors ~~for each office and a rearrangement~~ of the ~~interior~~. ~~The cost was then expected~~ to ~~be $25,000~~. (13)		Some time ago the council practically condemned the upper story, and closed
			it against large assemblages. The building is proportionately very long and
			high, with a heavy bell tower supporting a heavy bell. There are no lateral
			partitions to brace the walls, except the slight office partitions in the
			second story, which are themselves supported by iron columns standing on the
			wooden floors of the first story. It has been the habit of many to describe
			the upper portion of the structure as standing on stilts. (11)

	In March, 1900, ten new cells were added to the jail under the City Hall. It was the jail that became the focus for club women in Dubuque in 1907. In early October, 1907 a delegation of club women carried a bed to the second floor. This was in protest to the policy of holding juvenile boys and girls in the matron's quarters instead of separate rooms. In response, orders were issued that girls would be sent to their homes while boys would be kept in the juvenile department until separate facilities could be arranged. (14)		A second proposal for remodeling was announced in January 1893. At an anticipated cost of $15,000, the plan called for tearing down the tower on the Clay Street side, extending the building toward Clay Street and erecting a new tower. Vaults added to the first floor for the treasurer, auditor, and recorder or engineer were thought to strengthen the structure. A city court room, police headquarters and market master's office were to be added to the first floor. Remodeling on the second floor would include an office for the engineer with the vault extended from first floor. Offices of the assessor, street commissioner, mayor, and the council chamber would be enlarged. Because the removal of the third floor would make the building look squat in appearance, it was planned to convert the area into a ballroom. The facade on Clay would be greatly improved leading to a vestibule from which stairs would lead to upper floors. While the proposal was made, it was thought that Mayor Saunders would oppose any expenditures on the old building. (12)

			The building, at least a large exhibition room on the third floor, received rave reviews in 1895 when it was used to host the Wapsi Valley Poultry Club's ninth annual exhibition. Announcements of the day included that 1,500 birds were shown including turkeys (a 42-pound bird being the largest), chickens, ducks, geese and chickens. Judging was done and prizes awarded. (13) Renovation plans continued to call for fire-proof vaults on the first and second floors for each office and a rearrangement of the interior. The cost was then expected to be $25,000. (14)

			In March, 1900, ten new cells were added to the jail under the City Hall. It was the jail that became the focus for club women in Dubuque in 1907. In early October, 1907 a delegation of club women carried a bed to the second floor. This was in protest to the policy of holding juvenile boys and girls in the matron's quarters instead of separate rooms. In response, orders were issued that girls would be sent to their homes while boys would be kept in the juvenile department until separate facilities could be arranged. (15)

	A recommendation to abandon the building and construct a new City Hall was proposed in 1912. Subcommittees considered building a city hall and auditorium, but were eventually unable to move beyond discussion.		A recommendation to abandon the building and construct a new City Hall was proposed in 1912. Subcommittees considered building a city hall and auditorium, but were eventually unable to move beyond discussion.
Line 27:		Line 37:
	In 1920 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] proposed moving city offices to the upper floor of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]. This idea, not acted upon, did result in some remodeling to the offices in the City Hall. Electricity was installed in January 1921, at a cost of approximately $330. This proved a cost savings when compared to the $140 per month paid for [[GAS LAMPS]].		In 1920 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] proposed moving city offices to the upper floor of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]. This idea, not acted upon, did result in some remodeling to the offices in the City Hall. Electricity was installed in January 1921, at a cost of approximately $330. This proved a cost savings when compared to the $140 per month paid for [[GAS LAMPS]].

	Major renovation was made to City Hall in 1926. Large windows on the first floor were replaced with small ones. The entire floor was partitioned into offices for city officials who had previously used the second floor. Bare brick walls were plastered. The City Planning and Zoning Commission in 1937 issued its comprehensive plan for the development of the city. In this plan, a new city hall would be located on 5th Street facing Locust with Fifth Street being closed from Locust to Bluff. (15) In 1940 a proposal was briefly considered to house part of the city [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] on the first floor.		Major renovation was made to City Hall in 1926. Large windows on the first floor were replaced with small ones. The entire floor was partitioned into offices for city officials who had previously used the second floor. Bare brick walls were plastered. The City Planning and Zoning Commission in 1937 issued its comprehensive plan for the development of the city. In this plan, a new city hall would be located on 5th Street facing Locust with Fifth Street being closed from Locust to Bluff. (16) In 1940 a proposal was briefly considered to house part of the city [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] on the first floor.

	Serious consideration to abandon City Hall arose in 1941. Constructing a new building was impossible under present Iowa laws according to city officials. The city council proposed purchasing and renovating the old [[DUBUQUE CUSTOM HOUSE AND POST OFFICE]] at Ninth and Locust Streets. (16) Old City Hall was to be leased to Dubuque County as a location for W.P.A. activities and the Department of Social Services. City officials traveled to Washington, D.C., to determine what financial aid the city might receive from the federal government. Difficulties again arose which doomed the idea.		Serious consideration to abandon City Hall arose in 1941. Constructing a new building was impossible under present Iowa laws according to city officials. The city council proposed purchasing and renovating the old [[DUBUQUE CUSTOM HOUSE AND POST OFFICE]] at Ninth and Locust Streets. (17) Old City Hall was to be leased to Dubuque County as a location for W.P.A. activities and the Department of Social Services. City officials traveled to Washington, D.C., to determine what financial aid the city might receive from the federal government. Difficulties again arose which doomed the idea.

	[[Image:imp312.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|City Hall without its bell tower.]]		[[Image:imp312.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|City Hall without its bell tower.]]
Line 42:		Line 52:
	Years of weathering caused the belfry to deteriorate. In 1968 it was removed.		Years of weathering caused the belfry to deteriorate. In 1968 it was removed.

	In 1974 two sub-committees were formed to the Dubuque Citizens' Advisory Commission. One of the sub-committees, chaired by [[CLEMENS, David\|David CLEMENS]] was formed to study the use of the former Medical Associates building as a city hall. Clemens, president of the Dubuque Jaycees, supported the use of the old Medical Associates building and opposed a renovation proposal for the old city hall which was defeated at the polls. The second sub-committee, chaired by Tom Graham, studied the construction of a new city hall. Graham had identified a third site in addition to a location at Fifth and Main and the Medical Associates' property. (17)		In 1974 two sub-committees were formed to the Dubuque Citizens' Advisory Commission. One of the sub-committees, chaired by [[CLEMENS, David\|David CLEMENS]] was formed to study the use of the former Medical Associates building as a city hall. Clemens, president of the Dubuque Jaycees, supported the use of the old Medical Associates building and opposed a renovation proposal for the old city hall which was defeated at the polls. The second sub-committee, chaired by Tom Graham, studied the construction of a new city hall. Graham had identified a third site in addition to a location at Fifth and Main and the Medical Associates' property. (18)

	[[Image:imp093.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]		[[Image:imp093.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]
Line 80:		Line 90:
	10. "Municipal Mush," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 3, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18791203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		10. "Municipal Mush," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 3, 1879, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18791203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	11. "Agreed On a Plan," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 21, 1893, p. 4		11. "Condition of the City Hall," The Herald, May 23, 1886, p. 8

			12. "Agreed On a Plan," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 21, 1893, p. 4

	12. "Fine Poultry," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 3, 1895, p. 5		13. "Fine Poultry," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 3, 1895, p. 5

	13. "A New City Hall," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 27, 1895, p. 5		14. "A New City Hall," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 27, 1895, p. 5

	14. "No More Girls Will be Arrested," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', October 15, 1907, p. 5		15. "No More Girls Will be Arrested," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', October 15, 1907, p. 5

	15. "Dubuque of the Future is Pictured in New City Plan," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 17, 1937, p.		16. "Dubuque of the Future is Pictured in New City Plan," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 17, 1937, p.

	16. "Building of New City Hall Not Possible Now," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 6, 1941, p. 1		17. "Building of New City Hall Not Possible Now," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 6, 1941, p. 1

	17. "Council To Be Asked to Fund City Hall Study," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 27, 1974, p. 8		18. "Council To Be Asked to Fund City Hall Study," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 27, 1974, p. 8

	18. Lyon, Randolph. A teacher at Hoover Elementary School, Lyon brought the idea to his class.		19. Lyon, Randolph. A teacher at Hoover Elementary School, Lyon brought the idea to his class.

	~~19. Ibid.~~

Randylyon at 20:46, 20 January 2021

2021-01-20T20:46:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:46, 20 January 2021
Line 27:		Line 27:
	In 1920 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] proposed moving city offices to the upper floor of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]. This idea, not acted upon, did result in some remodeling to the offices in the City Hall. Electricity was installed in January 1921, at a cost of approximately $330. This proved a cost savings when compared to the $140 per month paid for [[GAS LAMPS]].		In 1920 City Manager [[CARR, Ossian E.\|Ossian E. CARR]] proposed moving city offices to the upper floor of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]. This idea, not acted upon, did result in some remodeling to the offices in the City Hall. Electricity was installed in January 1921, at a cost of approximately $330. This proved a cost savings when compared to the $140 per month paid for [[GAS LAMPS]].

	Major renovation was made to City Hall in 1926. Large windows on the first floor were replaced with small ones. The entire floor was partitioned into offices for city officials who had previously used the second floor. Bare brick walls were plastered. In 1940 a proposal was briefly considered to house part of the city [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] on the first floor.		Major renovation was made to City Hall in 1926. Large windows on the first floor were replaced with small ones. The entire floor was partitioned into offices for city officials who had previously used the second floor. Bare brick walls were plastered. The City Planning and Zoning Commission in 1937 issued its comprehensive plan for the development of the city. In this plan, a new city hall would be located on 5th Street facing Locust with Fifth Street being closed from Locust to Bluff. (15) In 1940 a proposal was briefly considered to house part of the city [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] on the first floor.

	Serious consideration to abandon City Hall arose in 1941. Constructing a new building was impossible under present Iowa laws according to city officials. The city council proposed purchasing and renovating the old [[DUBUQUE CUSTOM HOUSE AND POST OFFICE]] at Ninth and Locust Streets. (15) Old City Hall was to be leased to Dubuque County as a location for W.P.A. activities and the Department of Social Services. City officials traveled to Washington, D.C., to determine what financial aid the city might receive from the federal government. Difficulties again arose which doomed the idea.		Serious consideration to abandon City Hall arose in 1941. Constructing a new building was impossible under present Iowa laws according to city officials. The city council proposed purchasing and renovating the old [[DUBUQUE CUSTOM HOUSE AND POST OFFICE]] at Ninth and Locust Streets. (16) Old City Hall was to be leased to Dubuque County as a location for W.P.A. activities and the Department of Social Services. City officials traveled to Washington, D.C., to determine what financial aid the city might receive from the federal government. Difficulties again arose which doomed the idea.

	[[Image:imp312.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|City Hall without its bell tower.]]		[[Image:imp312.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|City Hall without its bell tower.]]
Line 42:		Line 42:
	Years of weathering caused the belfry to deteriorate. In 1968 it was removed.		Years of weathering caused the belfry to deteriorate. In 1968 it was removed.

	In 1974 two sub-committees were formed to the Dubuque Citizens' Advisory Commission. One of the sub-committees, chaired by [[CLEMENS, David\|David CLEMENS]] was formed to study the use of the former Medical Associates building as a city hall. Clemens, president of the Dubuque Jaycees, supported the use of the old Medical Associates building and opposed a renovation proposal for the old city hall which was defeated at the polls. The second sub-committee, chaired by Tom Graham, studied the construction of a new city hall. Graham had identified a third site in addition to a location at Fifth and Main and the Medical Associates' property. (16)		In 1974 two sub-committees were formed to the Dubuque Citizens' Advisory Commission. One of the sub-committees, chaired by [[CLEMENS, David\|David CLEMENS]] was formed to study the use of the former Medical Associates building as a city hall. Clemens, president of the Dubuque Jaycees, supported the use of the old Medical Associates building and opposed a renovation proposal for the old city hall which was defeated at the polls. The second sub-committee, chaired by Tom Graham, studied the construction of a new city hall. Graham had identified a third site in addition to a location at Fifth and Main and the Medical Associates' property. (17)

	[[Image:imp093.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]		[[Image:imp093.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]
Line 48:		Line 48:
	[[Image:imp094.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Signatures of the Hoover students who raised funds for the new bell tower on City Hall.]]		[[Image:imp094.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Signatures of the Hoover students who raised funds for the new bell tower on City Hall.]]

	In 1988 a City Hall Tower Fund campaign was begun by [[KILGORE, Gordon\|Gordon KILGORE]], [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], and [[ROSSITER, Paul A.\|Paul A. ROSSITER]]. Initial difficulty in raising funds was ironically overcome when sixth grade students from [[HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] contributed several hundred dollars from a school fundraiser to the project. (17) A symbolic check was given to Wayne Norman at a school assembly televised to the community. By 1990 the campaign had exceeded its $100,000 goal. (18)		In 1988 a City Hall Tower Fund campaign was begun by [[KILGORE, Gordon\|Gordon KILGORE]], [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], and [[ROSSITER, Paul A.\|Paul A. ROSSITER]]. Initial difficulty in raising funds was ironically overcome when sixth grade students from [[HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] contributed several hundred dollars from a school fundraiser to the project. (18) A symbolic check was given to Wayne Norman at a school assembly televised to the community. By 1990 the campaign had exceeded its $100,000 goal. (19)

	A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].		A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].
Line 88:		Line 88:
	14. "No More Girls Will be Arrested," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', October 15, 1907, p. 5		14. "No More Girls Will be Arrested," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', October 15, 1907, p. 5

	15. "~~Building~~ of New City ~~Hall Not Possible Now~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 6~~, ~~1941~~, p. 1		15. "Dubuque of the Future is Pictured in New City Plan," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 17, 1937, p.

	16. "~~Council To Be Asked to Fund~~ City Hall ~~Study~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 27~~, ~~1974~~, p. 8		16. "Building of New City Hall Not Possible Now," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 6, 1941, p. 1

	17. ~~Lyon~~, ~~Randolph. A teacher at Hoover Elementary School~~, ~~Lyon brought the idea to his class~~.		17. "Council To Be Asked to Fund City Hall Study," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 27, 1974, p. 8

	18. Ibid.		18. Lyon, Randolph. A teacher at Hoover Elementary School, Lyon brought the idea to his class.

			19. Ibid.

Randylyon at 21:23, 18 August 2020

2020-08-18T21:23:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:23, 18 August 2020
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Image:cityhall.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Dubuque's City Hall. Photo courtesy:dubuquepostcards.com]]DUBUQUE CITY HALL. The ~~cityof~~ Dubuque was opened for settlement in 1833 under provisions of the Black Hawk Purchase Treaty. The city of chartered in 1837. (1) Prior to the incorporation of the city and for several years afterwards, the city council met on the third floor of a building on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth [[STREETS]]. (2)		[[Image:cityhall.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Dubuque's City Hall. Photo courtesy:dubuquepostcards.com]]DUBUQUE CITY HALL. The city of Dubuque was opened for settlement in 1833 under provisions of the Black Hawk Purchase Treaty. The city of chartered in 1837. (1) Prior to the incorporation of the city and for several years afterwards, the city council met on the third floor of a building on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth [[STREETS]]. (2)

	In 1845 Dubuque's first governmental home became a small two-story brick building constructed on the corner of Fifth and Locust [[STREETS]]. The first floor was used as a fire engine house with the council meeting on the second floor. (3)		In 1845 Dubuque's first governmental home became a small two-story brick building constructed on the corner of Fifth and Locust [[STREETS]]. The first floor was used as a fire engine house with the council meeting on the second floor. (3)

Randylyon at 17:30, 2 August 2019

2019-08-02T17:30:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:30, 2 August 2019
Line 51:		Line 51:

	A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].		A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].

			See: [[CITY LANDMARKS]]

	NOTE: For a fascinating video of the dedication of the new bell tower in 1990 see: http://cityofdubuque.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2774 produced by the City of Dubuque.		NOTE: For a fascinating video of the dedication of the new bell tower in 1990 see: http://cityofdubuque.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=2774 produced by the City of Dubuque.

Randylyon at 19:30, 7 June 2019

2019-06-07T19:30:00Z

Show changes

Randylyon at 20:44, 4 June 2019

2019-06-04T20:44:43Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:44, 4 June 2019
Line 68:		Line 68:
	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	6. "Not A Penny of $100,000 Bonds Ever Cancelled," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 3, 1920, p. 1		6. "Not A Penny of $100,000 Bonds Ever Cancelled," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 13, 1920, p. 1

	7. "Helen Larned Gets Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', November 29, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18901129&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		7. "Helen Larned Gets Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', November 29, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18901129&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

Randylyon at 02:25, 19 April 2019

2019-04-19T02:25:58Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:25, 19 April 2019
Line 36:		Line 36:
	[[Image:cityhallpin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Sterling silver pin with the likeness of the city hall bell tower given to contributors during the campaign.]]The last, and possibly most publicized, renovation project on City Hall involved the replacement of the bell tower. The original wooden tower was removed in 1954 due to its deteriorated condition.		[[Image:cityhallpin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Sterling silver pin with the likeness of the city hall bell tower given to contributors during the campaign.]]The last, and possibly most publicized, renovation project on City Hall involved the replacement of the bell tower. The original wooden tower was removed in 1954 due to its deteriorated condition.

	In 1968 the bell that originally hung in the belfry above the ~~[[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]]~~ was placed in a planter area on the Central Avenue side of the same building. The ~~bell~~ 2,800-pound bell, cast by the Meneely Bell Company, of Troy, New York ~~cost~~ originally cost $1,325.		In 1968 the bell that originally hung in the belfry above the City Hall was placed in a planter area on the Central Avenue side of the same building. The 2,800-pound bell, cast by the Meneely Bell Company, of Troy, New York originally cost $1,325.

	Placed in its belfry on May 21, 1858 it was rung, according to Randy Gehl, public information officer for the city in 2011, to celebrate the Union victory in the [[CIVIL WAR]], the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, the Armistice of [[WORLD WAR I]] and VJ Day. It was also used to indicate fires in the city. By striking it from one to five times, the bell could indicate which of the five wards of the city had a fire emergency. It could also declare the 9:00 p.m. curfew signaling juveniles to return home.		Placed in its belfry on May 21, 1858 it was rung, according to Randy Gehl, public information officer for the city in 2011, to celebrate the Union victory in the [[CIVIL WAR]], the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, the Armistice of [[WORLD WAR I]] and VJ Day. It was also used to indicate fires in the city. By striking it from one to five times, the bell could indicate which of the five wards of the city had a fire emergency. It could also declare the 9:00 p.m. curfew signaling juveniles to return home.

Randylyon at 02:24, 19 April 2019

2019-04-19T02:24:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:24, 19 April 2019
Line 34:		Line 34:
	[[Image:imp191.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|]]Plans to renovate City Hall in 1973 included a grand entrance on 13th Street. Plans called for restoration of three rooms and the 13th Street entrance with grand furnishings like those used in the early years of the building. The estimated cost of the project was $750,000, but again nothing was accomplished.		[[Image:imp191.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|]]Plans to renovate City Hall in 1973 included a grand entrance on 13th Street. Plans called for restoration of three rooms and the 13th Street entrance with grand furnishings like those used in the early years of the building. The estimated cost of the project was $750,000, but again nothing was accomplished.

	[[Image:cityhallpin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Sterling silver pin with the likeness of the city hall bell tower given to contributors during the campaign.]]The last, and possibly most publicized, renovation project on City Hall involved the replacement of the bell tower. The original wooden tower was removed in 1954 due to its deteriorated condition. The bell ~~rested~~ on ~~a pedestal placed~~ in ~~front~~ of ~~City Hall~~ in ~~1968 by~~ the [[~~DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY~~]].		[[Image:cityhallpin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Sterling silver pin with the likeness of the city hall bell tower given to contributors during the campaign.]]The last, and possibly most publicized, renovation project on City Hall involved the replacement of the bell tower. The original wooden tower was removed in 1954 due to its deteriorated condition.

			In 1968 the bell that originally hung in the belfry above the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] was placed in a planter area on the Central Avenue side of the same building. The bell 2,800-pound bell, cast by the Meneely Bell Company, of Troy, New York cost originally cost $1,325.

			Placed in its belfry on May 21, 1858 it was rung, according to Randy Gehl, public information officer for the city in 2011, to celebrate the Union victory in the [[CIVIL WAR]], the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, the Armistice of [[WORLD WAR I]] and VJ Day. It was also used to indicate fires in the city. By striking it from one to five times, the bell could indicate which of the five wards of the city had a fire emergency. It could also declare the 9:00 p.m. curfew signaling juveniles to return home.

			Years of weathering caused the belfry to deteriorate. In 1968 it was removed.

	In 1974 two sub-committees were formed to the Dubuque Citizens' Advisory Commission. One of the sub-committees, chaired by [[CLEMENS, David\|David CLEMENS]] was formed to study the use of the former Medical Associates building as a city hall. Clemens, president of the Dubuque Jaycees, supported the use of the old Medical Associates building and opposed a renovation proposal for the old city hall which was defeated at the polls. The second sub-committee, chaired by Tom Graham, studied the construction of a new city hall. Graham had identified a third site in addition to a location at Fifth and Main and the Medical Associates' property. (15)		In 1974 two sub-committees were formed to the Dubuque Citizens' Advisory Commission. One of the sub-committees, chaired by [[CLEMENS, David\|David CLEMENS]] was formed to study the use of the former Medical Associates building as a city hall. Clemens, president of the Dubuque Jaycees, supported the use of the old Medical Associates building and opposed a renovation proposal for the old city hall which was defeated at the polls. The second sub-committee, chaired by Tom Graham, studied the construction of a new city hall. Graham had identified a third site in addition to a location at Fifth and Main and the Medical Associates' property. (15)
Line 42:		Line 48:
	[[Image:imp094.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Signatures of the Hoover students who raised funds for the new bell tower on City Hall.]]		[[Image:imp094.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Signatures of the Hoover students who raised funds for the new bell tower on City Hall.]]

	In 1988 a City Hall Tower Fund campaign was begun by [[KILGORE, Gordon\|Gordon KILGORE]], [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], and [[ROSSITER, Paul A.\|Paul A. ROSSITER]]. Initial difficulty in raising funds was ironically overcome when sixth grade students from [[HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] contributed several hundred dollars from a fundraiser to the project. (16) A symbolic check was given to Wayne Norman at a school assembly televised to the community. By 1990 the campaign had exceeded its $100,000 goal. (17)		In 1988 a City Hall Tower Fund campaign was begun by [[KILGORE, Gordon\|Gordon KILGORE]], [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], and [[ROSSITER, Paul A.\|Paul A. ROSSITER]]. Initial difficulty in raising funds was ironically overcome when sixth grade students from [[HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] contributed several hundred dollars from a school fundraiser to the project. (16) A symbolic check was given to Wayne Norman at a school assembly televised to the community. By 1990 the campaign had exceeded its $100,000 goal. (17)

	A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].		A new forty-seven-foot aluminum reproduction of the original tower, brought to Dubuque in three sections, was manufactured by Campbellsville Industries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. The bell remained stationary, but the clapper could be activated by a push button on first floor. The building was added to the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]].