KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS - Revision history

Randylyon at 17:23, 28 February 2026

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	[[Image:decglass.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917-Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910 to make glass for the sash and door companies of Dubuque. In 1917 the company was also involved in lense grinding and replaced wind shields John Gasell joined the company in the early 1900s and bought the company in 1924. He was succeeded by his son, Dan and grandson, Gary.		[[Image:decglass.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917-Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910 to make glass for the sash and door companies of Dubuque. In 1917 the company was also involved in lense grinding and replaced wind shields John Gasell joined the company in the early 1900s and bought the company in 1924. He was succeeded by his son, Dan and grandson, Gary.

	When the sash and door businesses in Dubuque began to go out of business the emphasis changed to church work. Projects began with making repairs and gradually shifted to new windows. The company made the windows at [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] and many for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. Beginning with a sketch, the drawing is then made to actual size. Pattern scissors ~~are~~ used to cut along the lines because they ~~make~~ a wider line showing where the leading ~~will~~ go. When the design is fitted together, every joint is soldered and cemented.		When the sash and door businesses in Dubuque began to go out of business the emphasis changed to church work. Projects began with making repairs and gradually shifted to new windows. The company made the windows at [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] and many for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. Beginning with a sketch, the drawing was then made to actual size. Pattern scissors were used to cut along the lines because they made a wider line showing where the leading would go. When the design was fitted together, every joint was soldered and cemented.

	The company closed around 2018.		The company closed around 2018.

Randylyon at 16:44, 10 July 2019

2019-07-10T16:44:49Z

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	[[Image:glassworks-3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Key City Decorative Glass when it was located at 14th and Jackson in the mid-1920s]]		[[Image:glassworks-3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Key City Decorative Glass when it was located at 14th and Jackson in the mid-1920s]]
	[[Image:decglass.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910 to make glass for the sash and door companies of Dubuque. In 1917 the company was also involved in lense grinding and replaced wind shields John Gasell joined the company in the early 1900s and bought the company in 1924. He was succeeded by his son, Dan and grandson, Gary.		[[Image:decglass.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|c. 1917-Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910 to make glass for the sash and door companies of Dubuque. In 1917 the company was also involved in lense grinding and replaced wind shields John Gasell joined the company in the early 1900s and bought the company in 1924. He was succeeded by his son, Dan and grandson, Gary.

	When the sash and door businesses in Dubuque began to go out of business the emphasis changed to church work. Projects began with making repairs and gradually shifted to new windows. The company made the windows at [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] and many for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. Beginning with a sketch, the drawing is then made to actual size. Pattern scissors are used to cut along the lines because they make a wider line showing where the leading will go. When the design is fitted together, every joint is soldered and cemented.		When the sash and door businesses in Dubuque began to go out of business the emphasis changed to church work. Projects began with making repairs and gradually shifted to new windows. The company made the windows at [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] and many for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. Beginning with a sketch, the drawing is then made to actual size. Pattern scissors are used to cut along the lines because they make a wider line showing where the leading will go. When the design is fitted together, every joint is soldered and cemented.

Randylyon at 16:37, 10 July 2019

2019-07-10T16:37:11Z

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	[[Image:glassworks-3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Key City Decorative Glass when it was located at 14th and Jackson in the mid-1920s]]		[[Image:glassworks-3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Key City Decorative Glass when it was located at 14th and Jackson in the mid-1920s]]
	[[Image:decglass.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910 to make glass for the sash and door companies of Dubuque. In 1917 the company was also involved in lense grinding and replaced wind shields John Gasell joined the company in the early 1900s and bought the company in 1924. He was succeeded by his son, Dan and grandson, Gary.		[[Image:decglass.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910 to make glass for the sash and door companies of Dubuque. In 1917 the company was also involved in lense grinding and replaced wind shields John Gasell joined the company in the early 1900s and bought the company in 1924. He was succeeded by his son, Dan and grandson, Gary.

	When the sash and door businesses in Dubuque began to go out of business the emphasis changed to church work. Projects began with making repairs and gradually shifted to new windows. The company made the windows at [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] and many for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. Beginning with a sketch, the drawing is then made to actual size. Pattern scissors are used to cut along the lines because they make a wider line showing where the leading will go. When the design is fitted together, every joint is soldered and cemented.		When the sash and door businesses in Dubuque began to go out of business the emphasis changed to church work. Projects began with making repairs and gradually shifted to new windows. The company made the windows at [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] and many for [[HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. Beginning with a sketch, the drawing is then made to actual size. Pattern scissors are used to cut along the lines because they make a wider line showing where the leading will go. When the design is fitted together, every joint is soldered and cemented.
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	The company closed around 2018.		The company closed around 2018.

	The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' stated that this business was located at 356 7th.		The 1913 '''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory''' stated that this business was located at 356 7th.

	The 1916-1917 ''White's Dubuque County Directory'' listed 1295 Jackson as the address .		The 1916-1917 '''White's Dubuque County Directory''' listed 1295 Jackson as the address .

	The 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' and 1939 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1598 Jackson.		The 1934 '''Dubuque City Directory''' and 1939 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1598 Jackson.

	The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.		The 1948 '''Dubuque Classified Business Directory''' through 1962 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1385 Jackson.

	The 1964 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 2014 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 75 W. 30th St.

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Randylyon at 16:35, 10 July 2019

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-[[Image:glassworks-3.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Key City Decorative Glass when it was located at 14th and Jackson in the mid-1920s]]KEY CITY DECORATIVE GLASS WORKS. Key City Decorative Glass Works started in 1910. The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' stated that this business was located at 356 7th.   The 1916-1917 ''White's Dubuque County Directory'' listed 1295 Jackson as the address .
+[[Image:glassworks-3.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Key City Decorative Glass when it was located at 14th and Jackson in the mid-1920s]]
 The 1934 ''Dubuque City Directory'' and 1939 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1598 Jackson.
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 The 1964 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.
-John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary. The company closed around 2018.
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 [[Image:glassworks-1.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stained glass window created by the company.]]

Randylyon at 00:25, 5 July 2018

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	The 1964 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.

	John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.		John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary. The company closed around 2018.

	[[Image:glassworks-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Stained glass window created by the company.]]		[[Image:glassworks-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Stained glass window created by the company.]]
	[[Image:glassworks-2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Dan Gasell working on the same window]]		[[Image:glassworks-2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Dan Gasell working on the same window]]

Randylyon at 04:02, 4 November 2014

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	The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.		The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.

	The 1964 through ~~1989~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 2014 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.

	John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.		John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.

Randylyon at 02:49, 8 February 2014

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	The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.		The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.

	The 1964 through ~~1987~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.

	John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.		John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.

Randylyon at 04:34, 16 December 2013

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	The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.		The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.

	The 1964 through ~~1985~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.

	John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.		John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.

Randylyon at 02:09, 27 October 2013

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	The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.		The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.

	The 1964 through ~~1983~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 1985 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.

	John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.		John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.

Randylyon at 20:07, 7 August 2013

2013-08-07T20:07:30Z

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	The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.		The 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1385 Jackson.

	The 1964 through ~~1980~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.		The 1964 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 75 W. 30th St.

	John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.		John Gasell took over the company in 1921. He was succeeded by his son, John, and grandson, Gary.