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	An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development in 1995 of the Youth Empowerment Service program (YES) which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills in work that involved automobile restoration, wood-working, building restoration, and land stewardship. (9) That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street. (10)		An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development in 1995 of the Youth Empowerment Service program (YES) which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills in work that involved automobile restoration, wood-working, building restoration, and land stewardship. (9) That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street. (10)

	In 2016 their company was involved in the transformation of the former [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. (11)		In 2016 their company was involved in the transformation of the former [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. (11) Their expertise resulted in the restoration of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]]] among dozens of lesser works.

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	[[Image:gronen.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], [[BRIGGS, Wayne\|Wayne BRIGGS]] and John Whalen, Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)		[[Image:gronen.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], [[BRIGGS, Wayne\|Wayne BRIGGS]] and John Whalen, Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people who showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)

	Of his work, Gronen has said:		Of his work, Gronen has said:

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	An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development in 1995 of the Youth Empowerment Service program (YES) which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills in work that involved automobile restoration, wood-working, building restoration, and land stewardship. (9) That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street. (10)		An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development in 1995 of the Youth Empowerment Service program (YES) which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills in work that involved automobile restoration, wood-working, building restoration, and land stewardship. (9) That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street. (10)

	In 2016 their company was involved in the transformation of the former ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. (11)		In 2016 their company was involved in the transformation of the former [[ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. (11)

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	GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)		[[Image:gronen.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], [[BRIGGS, Wayne\|Wayne BRIGGS]] and John Whalen, Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)

	Of his work, Gronen has said		Of his work, Gronen has said:

	the "most important thing that we can do on these buildings		the "most important thing that we can do on these buildings
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	don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.		don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.

	In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTURING]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage. (2)		In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTURING]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage. (2) In 2011 Gronen's workers harvested 5500 square feet of maple flooring from Holy Trinity School and planned to install it in the first-floor of the renovated CARADCO Building in the Historic Millwork District. (3)

	Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank H.\|Frank H. BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987. (3)		Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank H.\|Frank H. BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987. (4) An annual fundraiser of the Foundation was the Four Mounds Blues Fest. (5)

	That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. [[GRONEN PROPERTIES/GRONEN RESTORATION]] was established in 1989 by John and his wife Mary. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. ~~Their first major project,~~ the restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building, involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. ~~It was in this work that they found historic tax credits could make restoring historic buildings financially possible.~~ Their company was the project manager of the Roshek Building restoration, rehabilitation of the 1000 block of Main Street around 2008, and the continued MILLWORK DISTRICT REVITALIZATION. (4) In 2016 it was involved in the transformation of the former ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. (5)		That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. [[GRONEN PROPERTIES/GRONEN RESTORATION]] was established in 1989 by John and his wife Mary. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. In 2004 the Upper Main Revitalization Project was made possible by $3.6 million in tax credits provided through the Iowa Finance Authority's low-income housing tax credits program. (6) The restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building, involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. Their company was the project manager of the Roshek Building restoration, rehabilitation of the 1000 block of Main Street around 2008, and the continued MILLWORK DISTRICT REVITALIZATION. (7) Work began on the "new CARADCO" building in July of 2012 and tenants began moving in during August. (8)

			An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development in 1995 of the Youth Empowerment Service program (YES) which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills in work that involved automobile restoration, wood-working, building restoration, and land stewardship. (9) That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street. (10)

			In 2016 their company was involved in the transformation of the former ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. (11)

	An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development of the Youth Empowerment Service which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills. Work involved automobile restoration, wood-working and building restoration. That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street.

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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	3. ~~Ibid~~.		3. Piper, Andy, "Preserving Holy Trinity Memories," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 15, 2012, p. 1A

			4. Kundert

			5. Gwiasda, Susan B., "Back to the Blues," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 1999, p. 33

			6. Hogstrom, Erik, "State Gives Upper Main Tax Credits," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 9, 2004, p. 1

			7. Kundert

			8. Piper, Andy, "Let's Continue to Think Really Big," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 15, 2012, p. 1A

	4. ~~Ibid~~.		9. Heldt, Diane, "Youths Say 'Yes' to Seedy Labor," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 1, 2000, p. 1

	5. ~~Montgomery, Jeff. "Hoefer, Gronens to Join Junior Achievement Business Hall," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 23, 2016, p. 3A~~		10. Kundert

	6. ~~Kundert~~		11. Montgomery, Jeff. "Hoefer, Gronens to Join Junior Achievement Business Hall," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 23, 2016, p. 3A

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	don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.		don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.

	In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTURING]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage.		In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTURING]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage. (2)

	Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank H.\|Frank H. BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987.		Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank H.\|Frank H. BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987. (3)

	That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. ~~His~~ restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. ~~The upper Main Street project led Gronen to~~ work ~~with Jeff Morton of Morton Design which designed the~~ historic ~~storefronts~~. ~~This~~ project ~~also led Gronen to learn~~ the ~~use~~ of ~~state~~ and ~~federal tax credits as a source~~ of ~~funding~~.		That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. [[GRONEN PROPERTIES/GRONEN RESTORATION]] was established in 1989 by John and his wife Mary. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. Their first major project, the restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building, involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. It was in this work that they found historic tax credits could make restoring historic buildings financially possible. Their company was the project manager of the Roshek Building restoration, rehabilitation of the 1000 block of Main Street around 2008, and the continued MILLWORK DISTRICT REVITALIZATION. (4) In 2016 it was involved in the transformation of the former ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. (5)

	An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development of the Youth Empowerment Service which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills. Work involved automobile restoration, wood-working and building restoration. That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street.		An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development of the Youth Empowerment Service which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills. Work involved automobile restoration, wood-working and building restoration. That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street.
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	4. Ibid.		4. Ibid.

	5. ~~Ibid~~.		5. Montgomery, Jeff. "Hoefer, Gronens to Join Junior Achievement Business Hall," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 23, 2016, p. 3A

	6. ~~Montgomery, Jeff. "Hoefer, Gronens to Join Junior Achievement Business Hall," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 23, 2016, p. 3A~~		6. Kundert

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	1. Kundert, Rob, "Investor, Partners Bring New Life to City's Buildings," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 22, 2006, p. 2A		1. Kundert, Rob, "Investor, Partners Bring New Life to City's Buildings," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 22, 2006, p. 2A

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

			5. Ibid.

			6. Montgomery, Jeff. "Hoefer, Gronens to Join Junior Achievement Business Hall," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 23, 2016, p. 3A

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	1. Kundert, Rob, "Investor, Partners Bring New Life to City's Buildings," Telegraph Herald, January 22, 2006, p. 2A		1. Kundert, Rob, "Investor, Partners Bring New Life to City's Buildings," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 22, 2006, p. 2A

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	GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne ~~Anthony~~\|Wayne ~~Anthony~~ NORMAN]], Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)		GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne Andrew Sr.\|Wayne Andrew NORMAN, Sr.]], Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)

	Of his work, Gronen has said		Of his work, Gronen has said
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	don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.		don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.

	In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR ~~COMPANY~~]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage.		In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTURING]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage.

	Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank\|Frank BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987.		Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank H.\|Frank H. BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987.

	That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. His restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. The upper Main Street project led Gronen to work with Jeff Morton of Morton Design which designed the historic storefronts. This project also led Gronen to learn the use of state and federal tax credits as a source of funding.		That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. His restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. The upper Main Street project led Gronen to work with Jeff Morton of Morton Design which designed the historic storefronts. This project also led Gronen to learn the use of state and federal tax credits as a source of funding.

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GRONEN, John. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Typing the name of John Gronen into the "search" feature of this encyclopedia quickly demonstrates why this native Dubuque resident became the "go to" person in the field of historical restoration in this city. Like such other giants of historical preservation as [[NORMAN, Wayne Anthony|Wayne Anthony NORMAN]], Gronen demonstrated a attitude of "how can we make this building work" as he developed a network of people showed a commitment to 'mending some of the historic fabric of Dubuque.' (1)

Of his work, Gronen has said

the "most important thing that we can do on these buildings
is the facade work. All too often we see storefronts that
are replicated with sheet goods and applied moldings. You
don't get the look and the feel that you need or desire.

In his restoration work, Gronen encouraged the growth of specialized industries. Stackis and Morrison Architectural Millwork, a division of [[MORRISON BROTHERS]] produced custom woodworking. [[DUBUQUE SASH AND DOOR COMPANY]] created wooden storefronts for Main Street. Because older buildings lacked the expansion joints of modern structures, softer mortar with less Portland cement was needed. Typical mortar became too hard and trapped moisture. When dried in the sun, the mortar popped the face off the old brick. Harder brick would not take the movement. The desire to use reclaimed materials from buildings which had to be deconstructed led to the growth of such sources of Mid-America Architectural Salvage.

Gronen left Dubuque in the early 1970s for New York State. He returned in the 1980s when the future of [[FOUR MOUNDS]], the 54-acre [[GENTLEMAN'S FARM]] belonging to his grandmother, was to be decided. Gronen, an uncle, and [[BERTSCH, Frank|Frank BERTSCH]] created the Four Mounds Foundation in 1987.

That successful venture led Gronen and Jim Gross, a former partner, into property management and restoration projects. Early projects included work on the Octagon House and the [[SILVER DOLLAR]]. His restoration of Cottingham & Butler's Town Clock Building involved the removal of external sheet metal and renovating the interior. The upper Main Street project led Gronen to work with Jeff Morton of Morton Design which designed the historic storefronts. This project also led Gronen to learn the use of state and federal tax credits as a source of funding.

An outgrowth of the Four Mounds Foundation was the development of the Youth Empowerment Service which provided vocational training for at-risk youth. Young people involved in service work learned and developed skills. Work involved automobile restoration, wood-working and building restoration. That program led to Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART). This involved a collaboration of Four Mounds, Dubuque Housing and Community Development, [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]], and Four Oaks, Inc. By 2006 this program had led to three home remodelings on Washington Street.

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Source:

1. Kundert, Rob, "Investor, Partners Bring New Life to City's Buildings," Telegraph Herald, January 22, 2006, p. 2A