DUBUQUE STAMPING AND ENAMELING WORKS - Revision history

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	In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)		In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)

	[[File:~~DSE~~.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|c. 1894 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)		[[File:DDSEE.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|c. 1894 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)

	The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)		The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)

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	In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)		In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)

	[[File:~~dubuqueSE~~.~~png~~\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|left\|c. 1894 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)		[[File:DSE.jpeg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|c. 1894 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)

	The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)		The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)

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	In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)		In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)

	The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)		[[File:dubuqueSE.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|c. 1894 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)

	The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)		The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)

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	Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral		Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral
	and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (17)		and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (17)

			In 1896 the company resumed production after being closed "for a period of some time." (18)

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	17. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt		17. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt

			18. "Factory Starts Up," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', November 15, 1896, p. 8

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	Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)		Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)

	The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14) The City of New York placed an order for $150,000 worth of enamel signs, an order said to be largest at the time ever given to a single company of ~~its kind~~. (15)		The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14) The City of New York placed an order for $150,000 worth of enamel signs, an order said to be largest at the time ever given to a single company. (15) In April, 1895 business had increased so much that new orders had to be declined. Stockholders met and decided to issue more stock and expand the operations with the addition of equipment. The plant then had seventy-five employees. (16)

	One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:		One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:
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	exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque		exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque
	Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral		Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral
	and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (16)		and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (17)

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	15. "Brief Locals," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 19, 1894, p. 5		15. "Brief Locals," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 19, 1894, p. 5

	16. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt		16. "Branching Out," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', April 11, 1895, p. 8

			17. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt

	We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.		We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

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	Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)		Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)

	The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14)		The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14) The City of New York placed an order for $150,000 worth of enamel signs, an order said to be largest at the time ever given to a single company of its kind. (15)

	One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:		One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:
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	exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque		exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque
	Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral		Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral
	and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (15)		and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (16)

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	13. Ibid.		13. Ibid.

	14. City Council Minutes. ''Dubuque Daily ~~Times~~'' January 3, 1894		14. City Council Minutes. ''Dubuque Daily Herald'' January 3, 1894

	15. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt		15. "Brief Locals," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 19, 1894, p. 5

			16. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt

	We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.		We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

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	In January 1894 the estimated twenty employees of the business announced they would be establishing a club room in the northern part of the city. Social meetings would be held every evening and Sunday. (10)		In January 1894 the estimated twenty employees of the business announced they would be establishing a club room in the northern part of the city. Social meetings would be held every evening and Sunday. (10)

	Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)		Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)

	The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14)		The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14)

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	[[File:dubuqueenamel.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Canteens developed by the company and submitted to the military were found unable to handle hard use without chipping. They were rejected.]]DUBUQUE STAMPING AND ENAMELING WORKS. In 1891 Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Company was established by investors including [[TRAUT, Paul\|Paul TRAUT]] who served the company as vice-president. (1) Other founders of the company included J. F. Kenkel, George Falkenhainer, [[ALTMAN, Franc W.\|Franc W. ALTMAN]], [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], [[MEYER, Charles H.\|Charles H. MEYER]], Dominic Rhomberg, and [[SCHRUP, Nicholas J. Sr.\|Nicholas J. SCHRUP, Sr.]] (2) Plans called for a building 135 feet x 155 feet, twice the size as originally projected with a workforce of three hundred although only eighty would be employed at first. (3)		[[File:dubuqueenamel.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Canteens developed by the company and submitted to the military were found unable to handle hard use without chipping. They were rejected.]]DUBUQUE STAMPING AND ENAMELING WORKS. In 1891 Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Company was established by investors including [[TRAUT, Paul\|Paul TRAUT]] who served the company as vice-president. (1) Other founders of the company included J. F. Kenkel, George Falkenhainer, [[ALTMAN, Franc W.\|Franc W. ALTMAN]], [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], [[MEYER, Charles H.\|Charles H. MEYER]], Dominic Rhomberg, and [[SCHRUP, Nicholas J. Sr.\|Nicholas J. SCHRUP, Sr.]] (2) Plans called for a building 135 feet x 155 feet, twice the size as originally projected with a workforce of three hundred although only eighty would be employed at first. (3)

	In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4)		In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4) One of the first products of the company, a wash basin, was exhibited in the office of the county treasurer. (5)

	The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (5) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (6) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (7)		The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (6) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (7) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (8)

	The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (8)		The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (9)

	In January 1894 the estimated twenty employees of the business announced they would be establishing a club room in the northern part of the city. Social meetings would be held every evening and Sunday. (9)		In January 1894 the estimated twenty employees of the business announced they would be establishing a club room in the northern part of the city. Social meetings would be held every evening and Sunday. (10)

	Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (10) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (11) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (12)		Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (11) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (12) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (13)

	The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (13)		The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (14)

	One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:		One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:
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	exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque		exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque
	Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral		Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral
	and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (14)		and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (15)

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	4. "Municipal Molecues," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' December 24, 1892, p. 4		4. "Municipal Molecues," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' December 24, 1892, p. 4

	5. "~~Wiped Out~~,"		5. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'',

	6. ~~Ibid.~~		6. "Wiped Out,"

	7. ~~'Will Be Rebuilt," ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'', April 12, 1893~~. ~~p. 4. Online: Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y3tFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=trwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2602%2C2465669~~		7. Ibid.

	8. ~~Ibid~~.		8. 'Will Be Rebuilt," ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'', April 12, 1893. p. 4. Online: Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y3tFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=trwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2602%2C2465669

	9. ~~"Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 9, 1894, p~~. 5		9. Ibid.

	9. "~~Dubuque's Stamping and Enameling Works~~," ''Daily Herald'', January 1, ~~1895~~, p. 1		10. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 9, 1894, p. 5

	10. ~~Ibid~~.		11. "Dubuque's Stamping and Enameling Works," ''Daily Herald'', January 1, 1895, p. 1

	11. Ibid.		12. Ibid.

	12. ~~City Council Minutes~~. ~~''Dubuque Daily Times'' January 3, 1894~~		13. Ibid.

	13. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt		14. City Council Minutes. ''Dubuque Daily Times'' January 3, 1894

			15. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt

	We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.		We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

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	In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4)		In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4)

	The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (5) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm ~~until the connection was destroyed~~. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (6) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the ~~world~~'s ~~fair~~. (7)		The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (5) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (6) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the World's Fair. (7)

	The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (8)		The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (8)

	~~Manufacturing actually resumed in July~~ 1894~~. (9) Situated on three acres~~ of ~~land,~~ the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a ~~thousand feet of hose. (10) The company employed seventy-five~~ in the ~~production~~ of ~~its "Atlas Ware"~~ and ~~"decorated ware of every description~~." (11)		In January 1894 the estimated twenty employees of the business announced they would be establishing a club room in the northern part of the city. Social meetings would be held every evening and Sunday. (9)

	The ~~following year~~ the ~~city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign from the Dubuque Stamping~~ and ~~Enameling Works to be placed on the street corners~~. (12)		Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (10) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (11) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (12)

	One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. ~~Pictured in this entry, the~~ enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:		The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign to be placed on the street corners. (13)

			One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. The enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:

	It is understood that this is a naked metal flask,		It is understood that this is a naked metal flask,
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	exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque		exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque
	Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral		Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral
	and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (13)		and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (14)

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	8. Ibid.		8. Ibid.

			9. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 9, 1894, p. 5

	9. "Dubuque's Stamping and Enameling Works," ''Daily Herald'', January 1, 1895, p. 1		9. "Dubuque's Stamping and Enameling Works," ''Daily Herald'', January 1, 1895, p. 1

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	[[File:dubuqueenamel.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Canteens developed by the company and submitted to the military were found unable to handle hard use without chipping. They were rejected.]]DUBUQUE STAMPING AND ENAMELING WORKS. In 1891 Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Company was established by investors including [[TRAUT, Paul\|Paul TRAUT]] who served the company as vice-president. (1) Other founders of the company included J. F. Kenkel, George Falkenhainer, [[ALTMAN, Franc W.\|Franc W. ALTMAN]], [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], [[MEYER, Charles H.\|Charles H. MEYER]], Dominic Rhomberg, and [[SCHRUP, Nicholas J. Sr.\|Nicholas J. SCHRUP, Sr.]] (2) Plans called for a building 135 feet x 155 feet, twice the size as originally projected with a workforce of three hundred although only eighty would be employed at first. (3)		[[File:dubuqueenamel.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Canteens developed by the company and submitted to the military were found unable to handle hard use without chipping. They were rejected.]]DUBUQUE STAMPING AND ENAMELING WORKS. In 1891 Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Company was established by investors including [[TRAUT, Paul\|Paul TRAUT]] who served the company as vice-president. (1) Other founders of the company included J. F. Kenkel, George Falkenhainer, [[ALTMAN, Franc W.\|Franc W. ALTMAN]], [[HOFFMANN, Mathias M. Sr.\|Mathias M. HOFFMANN, Sr.]], [[MEYER, Charles H.\|Charles H. MEYER]], Dominic Rhomberg, and [[SCHRUP, Nicholas J. Sr.\|Nicholas J. SCHRUP, Sr.]] (2) Plans called for a building 135 feet x 155 feet, twice the size as originally projected with a workforce of three hundred although only eighty would be employed at first. (3)

	~~The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along~~ the ~~Peru Road. The~~ company ~~had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (4) The fire originated in~~ the ~~explosion~~ of ~~oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was~~ a ~~phone in the office, but~~ the ~~men in charge~~ of ~~the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm until the connection was destroyed. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity~~. (~~5) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the world's fair. (6~~)		In December 1892 the company announced the opening of a downtown store and warehouse at the corner of 12th and Iowa. (4)

	The ~~owners~~ of the company ~~quickly announced their intention~~ to ~~rebuild~~. ~~Although some interest~~ was ~~expressed~~ in ~~rebuilding downtown~~, the ~~same location~~ was ~~chosen~~. It was ~~expected that enameling machinery would need~~ to ~~be imported from Germany~~. (7)		The business was located one-half mile northeast of the old fairgrounds along the Peru Road. The company had only been in business less than a month when it was destroyed by fire on April 11, 1893. (5) The fire originated in the explosion of oil used in the heating of furnaces involved in the baking of enamel to metal. The ignited oil was thrown by the explosion throughout the building. There was a phone in the office, but the men in charge of the furnaces were so injured they were unable to send out an alarm until the connection was destroyed. The fire department could have done nothing because there was no water in the vicinity. (6) Among the items lost were finished goods the company had hoped to display at the world's fair. (7)

	~~Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (8) Situated on three acres~~ of ~~land,~~ the ~~new~~ company ~~boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons~~. ~~New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump~~, ~~four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose~~. ~~(9) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description~~." (10)		The owners of the company quickly announced their intention to rebuild. Although some interest was expressed in rebuilding downtown, the same location was chosen. It was expected that enameling machinery would need to be imported from Germany. (8)

	The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign from the Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Works to be placed on the street corners. (11)		Manufacturing actually resumed in July 1894. (9) Situated on three acres of land, the new company boasted a two stories high brick factory, immense warehouses, and a complete system of water works including a reservoir with a capacity of sixty thousand gallons. New fire fighting equipment included a heavy pump, four regular fire hydrants, and a thousand feet of hose. (10) The company employed seventy-five in the production of its "Atlas Ware" and "decorated ware of every description." (11)

			The following year the city council ordered 800 street signs at 30 cents per sign from the Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Works to be placed on the street corners. (12)

	One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. Pictured in this entry, the enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:		One of the less successful products of the company was their canteen. Pictured in this entry, the enameled canteen along with others was tested by the military with some of the results included below:
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	exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque		exposing the metallic base. The cause was simple. The Dubuque
	Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral		Stamping and Enamel Co. canteen is a combination of mineral
	and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (12)		and metal; the metal contracted; result, disintegration. (13)

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	3. "Enameling Works," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 29, 1892, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18920729&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Enameling Works," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 29, 1892, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18920729&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	4. "~~Wiped Out~~,"		4. "Municipal Molecues," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' December 24, 1892, p. 4

	5. ~~Ibid.~~		5. "Wiped Out,"

	6. ~~'Will Be Rebuilt," ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'', April 12, 1893~~. ~~p. 4. Online: Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y3tFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=trwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2602%2C2465669~~		6. Ibid.

	7. ~~Ibid~~.		7. 'Will Be Rebuilt," ''Dubuque Sunday Herald'', April 12, 1893. p. 4. Online: Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y3tFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=trwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2602%2C2465669

	8. ~~"Dubuque's Stamping and Enameling Works," ''Daily Herald'', January 1, 1895, p~~. 1		8. Ibid.

	9. ~~Ibid~~.		9. "Dubuque's Stamping and Enameling Works," ''Daily Herald'', January 1, 1895, p. 1

	10. Ibid.		10. Ibid.

	11. City Council Minutes. ''Dubuque Daily Times'' January 3, 1894		11. Ibid.

			12. City Council Minutes. ''Dubuque Daily Times'' January 3, 1894

	12. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt		13. Reade, Philip. Lieut. Colonel, '''History of the Military Canteen''' Washington, D. C.: Secretary of War, 1900, p. 32. Online: http://archive.org/stream/historyofmilitar00readrich/historyofmilitar00readrich_djvu.txt

	We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.		We appreciate the special research assistance provided by Michael May of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.