KNIPPEL'S RELIGIOUS GOODS - Revision history

Randylyon at 16:01, 5 March 2025

2025-03-05T16:01:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:01, 5 March 2025
Line 8:		Line 8:

	[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Matchbook]]		[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Matchbook]]
	The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.		The 1909 through 1968 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.

	The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.		The 1974 through 1983 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.

	The 1987 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.		The 1987 through 1989 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.

	The 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's-Church Supplies and Gifts at the same address.		The 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Knippel's-Church Supplies and Gifts at the same address.

Randylyon at 01:01, 24 September 2018

2018-09-24T01:01:04Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:01, 24 September 2018
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Image:knippel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Mathias J. Knippel. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 158 Main, Dubuque]]KNIPPEL'S RELIGIOUS GOODS. In 1907 [[KNIPPEL, Mathias\|Mathias KNIPPEL]] established Knippel's Church and Religious Supply Company at 453 Main Street. During the 1930s, Cecilia (Knippel) O'Rourke began working in and later ran the store with her husband, William O'Rourke, Sr. serving as accountant. Since it was very unusual at the time for a woman to be running her own business, Celicia went by Cecil to encourage people to think a man was operating the business.		[[Image:knippel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Mathias J. Knippel. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 158 Main, Dubuque]]KNIPPEL'S RELIGIOUS GOODS. In 1907 [[KNIPPEL, Mathias\|Mathias KNIPPEL]] established Knippel's Church and Religious Supply Company at 453 Main Street. During the 1930s, Cecilia (Knippel) O'Rourke began working in and later ran the store with her husband, William O'Rourke, Sr. serving as accountant. Since it was very unusual at the time for a woman to be running her own business, Celicia went by Cecil to encourage people to think a man was operating the business. (1)

	When O"Rourke's sons returned from service in [[WORLD WAR II]], they took over the business. Eventually William O'Rourke, Jr. and his family were left to manage the business.		When O"Rourke's sons returned from service in [[WORLD WAR II]], they took over the business. Eventually William O'Rourke, Jr. and his family were left to manage the business. (2)

			[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of [[URBAN RENEWAL]]. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's. (3)

			Internet shopping and other concerns led to the owners in September, 2018 to announce they would be closing the business in the fall. (4)

	[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.
	[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Matchbook]]		[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Matchbook]]
	The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.		The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.
Line 17:		Line 20:
	---		---

	Source: "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 102		Source:

			1. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 102

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Montgomery, Jeff, "After 111 Years, Religious Goods Store to Close," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 19, 2018, p. 1A

	[[Category: Religious Articles]]		[[Category: Religious Articles]]
	[[Category: Gift Store]]		[[Category: Gift Store]]
	[[Category: Matchbook]]		[[Category: Matchbook]]

Randylyon at 03:41, 8 August 2018

2018-08-08T03:41:04Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:41, 8 August 2018
Line 4:		Line 4:

	[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.		[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.
	[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]		[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Matchbook]]
	The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.		The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.

Randylyon at 03:40, 8 August 2018

2018-08-08T03:40:43Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:40, 8 August 2018
Line 21:		Line 21:
	[[Category: Religious Articles]]		[[Category: Religious Articles]]
	[[Category: Gift Store]]		[[Category: Gift Store]]
	[[Category: ~~Matchbooks~~]]		[[Category: Matchbook]]

Randylyon at 03:40, 8 August 2018

2018-08-08T03:40:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:40, 8 August 2018
Line 4:		Line 4:

	[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.		[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.
	[[Image:~~knippelmb~~.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]		[[Image:knippelsmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]
	The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.		The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.

Randylyon at 03:40, 8 August 2018

2018-08-08T03:40:15Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:40, 8 August 2018
Line 4:		Line 4:

	[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.		[[Image:KNIPPELS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1969 the city of Dubuque purchased the original Knippel store as part of urban renewal. The business was relocated to the [[BISHOP'S BLOCK]]. Not long afterward, a site became available at 129 Main Street. The family spent the summer walking much of their merchandise from the warehouse to the new store which was called Knippel's.
			[[Image:knippelmb.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]
	The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.		The 1909 through 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business was located at 453 Main.

Line 17:		Line 17:
	---		---

	Source: "175 Years" Vol. II Telegraph Herald, p. 102		Source: "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 102

	[[Category: Religious Articles]]		[[Category: Religious Articles]]
	[[Category: Gift Store]]		[[Category: Gift Store]]
			[[Category: Matchbooks]]

Randylyon at 23:01, 29 November 2014

2014-11-29T23:01:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:01, 29 November 2014
Line 10:		Line 10:

	The 1987 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.		The 1987 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.

			The 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's-Church Supplies and Gifts at the same address.

Randylyon at 19:44, 6 April 2014

2014-04-06T19:44:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:44, 6 April 2014
Line 9:		Line 9:
	The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.		The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.

	The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.		The 1987 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.

Randylyon at 16:57, 8 December 2013

2013-12-08T16:57:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:57, 8 December 2013
Line 9:		Line 9:
	The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.		The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.

	The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main		The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main.


	---		---

Randylyon at 16:57, 8 December 2013

2013-12-08T16:57:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:57, 8 December 2013
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Image:knippel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Mathias J. Knippel. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 158 Main, Dubuque]]KNIPPEL'S RELIGIOUS GOODS. In 1907 [[KNIPPEL, Mathias J.\|Mathias J. KNIPPEL]] established Knippel's Church and Religious Supply Company at 453 Main Street. During the 1930s, Cecilia (Knippel) O'Rourke began working in and later ran the store with her husband, William O'Rourke, Sr. serving as accountant. Since it was very unusual at the time for a woman to be running her own business, Celicia went by Cecil to encourage people to think a man was operating the business.		[[Image:knippel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Mathias J. Knippel. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 158 Main, Dubuque]]KNIPPEL'S RELIGIOUS GOODS. In 1907 [[KNIPPEL, Mathias\|Mathias KNIPPEL]] established Knippel's Church and Religious Supply Company at 453 Main Street. During the 1930s, Cecilia (Knippel) O'Rourke began working in and later ran the store with her husband, William O'Rourke, Sr. serving as accountant. Since it was very unusual at the time for a woman to be running her own business, Celicia went by Cecil to encourage people to think a man was operating the business.

	When O"Rourke's sons returned from service in [[WORLD WAR II]], they took over the business. Eventually William O'Rourke, Jr. and his family were left to manage the business.		When O"Rourke's sons returned from service in [[WORLD WAR II]], they took over the business. Eventually William O'Rourke, Jr. and his family were left to manage the business.
Line 8:		Line 8:

	The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.		The 1974 through 1983 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 129 Main and 233 W. 8th.

			The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Knippel's at 129 Main
	---		---