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Randylyon at 02:57, 27 April 2024

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	[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the ~~Globe Building~~ on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. (1) The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.		[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the [[GLOBE BUILDING]] on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. (1) The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.

	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.

Randylyon at 03:14, 15 January 2018

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	[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse.(1) The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.		[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. (1) The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.

	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.
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	1. Oldt, Franklin T., '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: ~~Western~~ Historical Association, 1880. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-12-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		1. Oldt, Franklin T. and Patrick J. Quigley. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, p, 106

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Randylyon at 01:56, 17 October 2015

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	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.

	[[Image:gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity ~~with~~ gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.		[[Image:gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity and gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.

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Randylyon at 00:35, 28 March 2014

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	1. Oldt, Franklin T., ''History of Dubuque County Iowa''. Chicago: ~~Goodspeed~~ Historical Association, 1880. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-12-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		1. Oldt, Franklin T., '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-12-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

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Randylyon at 16:51, 8 September 2013

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	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.




	[[Image:gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.		[[Image:gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.

Randylyon at 16:51, 8 September 2013

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	[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.		[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse.(1) The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.

	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.
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			[[Image:gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.

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			1. Oldt, Franklin T., ''History of Dubuque County Iowa''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1880. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-12-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

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	[[~~Image~~:~~gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.~~]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.

Randylyon at 16:01, 2 August 2008

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	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.

	Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.











			[[Image:gaslights-2.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Homeowners used combination gas and electric lighting for many years.]]Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.

Randylyon at 15:59, 2 August 2008

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	GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.		[[Image:gaslights.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Gas lighting did much to make city living better.]]GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.

	From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.		From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.

	Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.		Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.

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GAS LAMPS. On April 12, 1855, citizens of Dubuque witnessed the erection of the first city gas lamps. One of the first stood in front of the Globe Building on the corner of Main and Fifth [[STREETS]]. Cast iron posts to support the lamps were manufactured by Farley and Rouse. The first use of gas from Iowa coal came to Dubuque on January 18, 1865.

From 1865 to 1875, the use of gas for lighting as well as cooking made significant progress. The lamplighter became a familiar figure; once dark streets took on a warm, friendly glow. The 'Gaslight Era' became remembered as a period of unhurried, gracious living. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, natural gas replaced coal gas. Gas lighting of streets gradually began to be replaced by electric lighting in the early 20th century, but it took decades to complete.

Many homeowners used lighting fixtures that could give light with electricity with gas as a dependable backup. Note in the picture the electric light inside the glass. To the right of the glass is the gas lamp that looks somewhat like an unlit candle. The gas could be shut off or turned on by twisting the small valve seen at the base of the curved support. Today many of these non-working gas fixtures are equipped with special bulbs that flicker like the old gas lights to create nostalgic feelings in a room.