FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Revision history

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	A plastics division was added to the company's line in the early 1930s. This produced laminated plastics for decorative and industrial uses and once occupied three acres of floor space. (23) A newspaper article of 1930 especially praised a new product "Formica" which resisted heat, cold and water.		A plastics division was added to the company's line in the early 1930s. This produced laminated plastics for decorative and industrial uses and once occupied three acres of floor space. (23) A newspaper article of 1930 especially praised a new product "Formica" which resisted heat, cold and water.

	[[Image:flc.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]In 1942 the company qualified for an "Honor Flag." Issued by the Treasury Department, the flag was issued on the basis of a company's employees participating in buying United States War Savings Bonds. More than 1,100 employees were purchasing bonds through payroll deduction according to Dubuque County War Bond Committee representatives. (24)		[[Image:flc.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]In 1942 the company qualified for an "Honor Flag." Issued by the Treasury Department, the flag was issued on the basis of a company's employees participating in buying United States War Savings Bonds. More than 1,100 employees were purchasing bonds through payroll deduction according to Dubuque County War Bond Committee representatives. (24) The company which had never hired women responded to the war effort by creating a complete department of women who operated cut-off saws and glazing windows. A Y.W.C.A. Industrial League host basketball met on Saturday evening Farley and Loetscher had a team. (25)

	[[File:dpf.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)		[[File:dpf.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (26) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (27) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (28)

	Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to July 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability. (28) On January 12, 1962 the company announced that it would close on or about February 28, 1962. (29) Cited as causes were rapidly increasing wage rates and low prices for millwork. Manufacturing operations were ended the first week of April. (30) The closing meant a loss of employment for about 600 persons, an annual payroll of $4 million, and local tax revenues of $100,000. Workers did not receive severance pay or other general benefits. It was hoped that many would be hired by CARADO where some of Farley and Loetscher's product lines were being transferred. (31)		Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to July 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability. (29) On January 12, 1962 the company announced that it would close on or about February 28, 1962. (30) Cited as causes were rapidly increasing wage rates and low prices for millwork. Manufacturing operations were ended the first week of April. (31) The closing meant a loss of employment for about 600 persons, an annual payroll of $4 million, and local tax revenues of $100,000. Workers did not receive severance pay or other general benefits. It was hoped that many would be hired by CARADO where some of Farley and Loetscher's product lines were being transferred. (32)

	With the closing of the company in Dubuque, options were signed in May, 1962 by CARADCO and Fischer, Inc. for the purchase of the entire Farley and Loetscher property. Caradco had an option to buy the power plant, kilns, the four-story factory building (old plywood plant), and the large lumber shed in the block immediately south of the power plant. Fischer, Inc. headed by [[PFOHL, Louis\|Louis PFOHL]] optioned the rest of the property including the main manufacturing plant and warehouse. (32)		With the closing of the company in Dubuque, options were signed in May, 1962 by CARADCO and Fischer, Inc. for the purchase of the entire Farley and Loetscher property. Caradco had an option to buy the power plant, kilns, the four-story factory building (old plywood plant), and the large lumber shed in the block immediately south of the power plant. Fischer, Inc. headed by [[PFOHL, Louis\|Louis PFOHL]] optioned the rest of the property including the main manufacturing plant and warehouse. (33)

	Farley & Loetscher products included the main staircase of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]; display cases for the [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]; millwork for the U. S. Navy torpedo boat Ericsson and Revenue Cutter Windom; the interior of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and the outer doors of the main chambers of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C. (33)		Farley & Loetscher products included the main staircase of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]; display cases for the [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]; millwork for the U. S. Navy torpedo boat Ericsson and Revenue Cutter Windom; the interior of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and the outer doors of the main chambers of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C. (34)

	In addition to being the first millwork in the city to utilize ponderosa pine and recycle byproducts including sawdust, Farley & Loetscher was the first factory in the city to have electric lighting and the first to be equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Around 1903, the company was the first in the city to install a telephone switchboard. (34)		In addition to being the first millwork in the city to utilize ponderosa pine and recycle byproducts including sawdust, Farley & Loetscher was the first factory in the city to have electric lighting and the first to be equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Around 1903, the company was the first in the city to install a telephone switchboard. (35)

	[[Image:fl.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Farley and Loetscher produced the nationally recognized "Qualitybilt" brand.]]		[[Image:fl.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Farley and Loetscher produced the nationally recognized "Qualitybilt" brand.]]
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	24. "Honor Flag Raised at Local Lactory," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 17, 1942, p. 16. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nj9FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kbsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5323,1674278&dq=farley+and+loetscher+manufacturing+company+dubuque&hl=en		24. "Honor Flag Raised at Local Lactory," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 17, 1942, p. 16. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nj9FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kbsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5323,1674278&dq=farley+and+loetscher+manufacturing+company+dubuque&hl=en

	25. ~~"Farley~~'~~s Ready for Peace Work,"~~ ''~~Telegraph Herald~~'', ~~October 15, 1944~~, p. ~~1. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=T9JkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wnUNAAAAIBAJ&pg=4629,3680152&dq=farley+and+loetscher+manufacturing+company+dubuque&hl=en~~		25. McCann, Linda Betsinger, '''Rosie the Riveters of Iowa''', Tandem Publishing Group, p.66

	26. ~~Ibid~~.		26. "Farley's Ready for Peace Work," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 15, 1944, p. 1. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=T9JkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wnUNAAAAIBAJ&pg=4629,3680152&dq=farley+and+loetscher+manufacturing+company+dubuque&hl=en

	27. Ibid.		27. Ibid.

	28. ~~Loetscher, p~~. 16		28. Ibid.

	29. ~~"Farley and~~ Loetscher ~~Millworking Operations to End; 600 to Lose Jobs~~,~~" ''Wall Street Journal'', January 15, 1962~~.		29. Loetscher, p. 16

	30. "Farley, Loetscher ~~Buildings Optioned~~ to ~~Pfohl, Caradco~~," ''~~Telegraph Herald~~'', ~~May 17~~, 1962~~, p~~. 1		30. "Farley and Loetscher Millworking Operations to End; 600 to Lose Jobs," ''Wall Street Journal'', January 15, 1962.

	31. "~~600~~ to ~~Lose Jobs at Iowa Plant Closes~~," ''~~Des Moines Register~~'', ~~Undated article~~		31. "Farley, Loetscher Buildings Optioned to Pfohl, Caradco," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 17, 1962, p. 1

	32. ~~Ibid.~~		32. "600 to Lose Jobs at Iowa Plant Closes," ''Des Moines Register'', Undated article

	33. ~~Loetscher, p~~. 56		33. Ibid.

	33. Ibid. pgs. 7-71		34. Loetscher, p. 56

			35. Ibid. pgs. 7-71

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	[[File:dpf.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)		[[File:dpf.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)

	Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability.		Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to July 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability. (28) On January 12, 1962 the company announced that it would close on or about February 28, 1962. (29) Cited as causes were rapidly increasing wage rates and low prices for millwork. Manufacturing operations were ended the first week of April. (30) The closing meant a loss of employment for about 600 persons, an annual payroll of $4 million, and local tax revenues of $100,000. Workers did not receive severance pay or other general benefits. It was hoped that many would be hired by CARADO where some of Farley and Loetscher's product lines were being transferred. (31)

	~~In July 1960~~, ~~Farley & Loetscher was sold to Clear Fir Sales Company, a Springfield, Oregon trust. (28) On January 12~~, 1962 ~~the company announced that it would close on or about February 28~~, ~~1962~~. ~~(29) Cited as causes were rapidly increasing wage rates and low prices~~ for ~~millwork. Manufacturing operations were ended~~ the ~~first week~~ of ~~April~~. (30) ~~The closing meant a loss of employment for about 600 persons, an annual payroll of $4 million~~, and ~~local tax revenues~~ of ~~$100~~,~~000~~. ~~Workers did not receive severance pay or other general benefits. It was hoped that many would be hired~~ by ~~CARADO where some~~ of ~~Farley~~ and ~~Loetscher's product lines were being transferred~~. (31)		With the closing of the company in Dubuque, options were signed in May, 1962 by CARADCO and Fischer, Inc. for the purchase of the entire Farley and Loetscher property. Caradco had an option to buy the power plant, kilns, the four-story factory building (old plywood plant), and the large lumber shed in the block immediately south of the power plant. Fischer, Inc. headed by [[PFOHL, Louis\|Louis PFOHL]] optioned the rest of the property including the main manufacturing plant and warehouse. (32)

	With the closing of the company in Dubuque, options were signed in May, 1962 by CARADCO and Fischer, Inc. for the purchase of the entire Farley and Loetscher property. Caradco had an optionn to buy the power plant, kilns, the four-story factory building (old plywood plant), and the large lumber shed in the block immediately south of the power plant. Fischer, Inc. headed by [[PFOHL, Louis\|Louis PFOHL]] optioned the rest of the property including the main manufacturing plant and warehouse. (32)		Farley & Loetscher products included the main staircase of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]; display cases for the [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]; millwork for the U. S. Navy torpedo boat Ericsson and Revenue Cutter Windom; the interior of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and the outer doors of the main chambers of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C. (33)

	Farley & Loetscher products ~~include~~ the main staircase of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]; display cases for the [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]; millwork for the U. S. Navy torpedo boat Ericsson and Revenue Cutter Windom; the interior of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and the outer doors of the main chambers of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C. (33)

	In addition to being the first millwork in the city to utilize ponderosa pine and recycle byproducts including sawdust, Farley & Loetscher was the first factory in the city to have electric lighting and the first to be equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Around 1903, the company was the first in the city to install a telephone switchboard. (34)		In addition to being the first millwork in the city to utilize ponderosa pine and recycle byproducts including sawdust, Farley & Loetscher was the first factory in the city to have electric lighting and the first to be equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Around 1903, the company was the first in the city to install a telephone switchboard. (34)

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	At the time of its closing, Farley and Loetscher was the third largest employer in Dubuque. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)		At the time of its closing, Farley and Loetscher was the third largest employer in Dubuque. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)

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	[[Image:flc.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]In 1942 the company qualified for an "Honor Flag." Issued by the Treasury Department, the flag was issued on the basis of a company's employees participating in buying United States War Savings Bonds. More than 1,100 employees were purchasing bonds through payroll deduction according to Dubuque County War Bond Committee representatives. (24)		[[Image:flc.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]In 1942 the company qualified for an "Honor Flag." Issued by the Treasury Department, the flag was issued on the basis of a company's employees participating in buying United States War Savings Bonds. More than 1,100 employees were purchasing bonds through payroll deduction according to Dubuque County War Bond Committee representatives. (24)

	[[File:dpf.png\|~~400px~~\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)		[[File:dpf.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)

	Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability.		Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability.

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	[[Image:flc.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]In 1942 the company qualified for an "Honor Flag." Issued by the Treasury Department, the flag was issued on the basis of a company's employees participating in buying United States War Savings Bonds. More than 1,100 employees were purchasing bonds through payroll deduction according to Dubuque County War Bond Committee representatives. (24)		[[Image:flc.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]In 1942 the company qualified for an "Honor Flag." Issued by the Treasury Department, the flag was issued on the basis of a company's employees participating in buying United States War Savings Bonds. More than 1,100 employees were purchasing bonds through payroll deduction according to Dubuque County War Bond Committee representatives. (24)

	The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)		[[File:dpf.png\|400px\|thumb\|left\|]]The end of [[WORLD WAR II]] meant that the production of doors, windows, and other supplies that had gone to the military simply shifted to civilian use. There was no need to replace equipment or retrain employees. (25) The only problem was the need in 1944 to hire four hundred more employees due to the demand for products. (26) In addition to new homes, surveys nationwide indicated that 34% of homeowners were planning renovations. [[FARLITE]], a plastic sold to the government for use in signal corps radio equipment and table tops, would be provided for civilian use. (27)

	Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability.		Employment peaked at 1,250 and dropped to five hundred prior to 1960 when Clear Fir Sales Company, a trust headed by W. H. Gonyea of Springfield, Oregon, purchased the company. Unprofitable items and overhead were slashed to improve the company's profitability.
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	With the closing of the company in Dubuque, options were signed in May, 1962 by CARADCO and Fischer, Inc. for the purchase of the entire Farley and Loetscher property. Caradco had an optionn to buy the power plant, kilns, the four-story factory building (old plywood plant), and the large lumber shed in the block immediately south of the power plant. Fischer, Inc. headed by [[PFOHL, Louis\|Louis PFOHL]] optioned the rest of the property including the main manufacturing plant and warehouse. (32)		With the closing of the company in Dubuque, options were signed in May, 1962 by CARADCO and Fischer, Inc. for the purchase of the entire Farley and Loetscher property. Caradco had an optionn to buy the power plant, kilns, the four-story factory building (old plywood plant), and the large lumber shed in the block immediately south of the power plant. Fischer, Inc. headed by [[PFOHL, Louis\|Louis PFOHL]] optioned the rest of the property including the main manufacturing plant and warehouse. (32)

	Farley & Loetscher products include the main staircase of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]; display cases for the [[ROSHEK DEPARTMENT STORE]]; millwork for the U. S. Navy torpedo boat Ericsson and Revenue Cutter Windom; the interior of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and the outer doors of the main chambers of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C. (33)		Farley & Loetscher products include the main staircase of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]; display cases for the [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]; millwork for the U. S. Navy torpedo boat Ericsson and Revenue Cutter Windom; the interior of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and the outer doors of the main chambers of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C. (33)

	In addition to being the first millwork in the city to utilize ponderosa pine and recycle byproducts including sawdust, Farley & Loetscher was the first factory in the city to have electric lighting and the first to be equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Around 1903, the company was the first in the city to install a telephone switchboard. (34)		In addition to being the first millwork in the city to utilize ponderosa pine and recycle byproducts including sawdust, Farley & Loetscher was the first factory in the city to have electric lighting and the first to be equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Around 1903, the company was the first in the city to install a telephone switchboard. (34)

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	[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard A. Loetscher.]]		[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard A. Loetscher.]]
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	[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]		[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]
	[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.		[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.

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	[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard Loetscher.]]		[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard A. Loetscher.]]
	[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]		[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]
	[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.		[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.

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	At the time of its closing, Farley and Loetscher was the third largest employer in Dubuque. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)		At the time of its closing, Farley and Loetscher was the third largest employer in Dubuque. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)

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	[[Image:fl.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Farley and Loetscher produced the nationally recognized "Qualitybilt" brand.]]		[[Image:fl.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Farley and Loetscher produced the nationally recognized "Qualitybilt" brand.]]
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	[[Image:FL3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Johnsen]]		[[Image:FL3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Johnsen]]
	[[Image:imp458.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead: Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp458.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Letterhead: Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard A. Loetscher.]]		[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard A. Loetscher.]]
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	[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]		[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]
	[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.		[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.

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	[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard Loetscher.]]		[[Image:IMG_0006.JPG\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The definitive reference to the Farley and Loetscher Manufacturing Company was written by Carole Loetscher, wife of Richard A. Loetscher.]]
	[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]		[[Image:circa.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Advertisement. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]
	[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.		[[Image:flmetalsign.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]FARLEY AND LOETSCHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Once the largest mill working plants in the world. Farley and Loetscher began humbly on January 1, 1875 when [[LOETSCHER, Christian\|Christian LOETSCHER]], a twenty-five-year-old Swiss immigrant, opened a mill working business.