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	NATIVITY SCENE. The famous community Christmas Crib was first displayed in a window of the Frommelt Awning Company on lower Main Street. In 1942 attempts to display the scene outside led weathering to destroy the figures. During ~~World War~~ II, a crib stood near a huge Christmas tree-a memorial to Dubuque servicemen and women.		NATIVITY SCENE. The famous community Christmas Crib was first displayed in a window of the Frommelt Awning Company on lower Main Street. In 1942 attempts to display the scene outside led weathering to destroy the figures. During [[WORLD WAR II]], a crib stood near a huge Christmas tree-a memorial to Dubuque servicemen and women.

	The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUBS]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.		The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUBS]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.

Randylyon at 19:47, 23 December 2008

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	Erection of the scene for twenty years was the responsibility of Ron Kann, a Dubuque firefighter. Upon his retirement, the responsibility was assumed by the Dubuque chapter of the Pioneers of the Telephone Company, a service organization of retired and present telephone company employees.		Erection of the scene for twenty years was the responsibility of Ron Kann, a Dubuque firefighter. Upon his retirement, the responsibility was assumed by the Dubuque chapter of the Pioneers of the Telephone Company, a service organization of retired and present telephone company employees.

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	Erection of the scene for twenty years was the responsibility of Ron Kann, a Dubuque firefighter. Upon his retirement, the responsibility was assumed by the Dubuque chapter of the Pioneers of the Telephone Company, a service organization of retired and present telephone company employees.		Erection of the scene for twenty years was the responsibility of Ron Kann, a Dubuque firefighter. Upon his retirement, the responsibility was assumed by the Dubuque chapter of the Pioneers of the Telephone Company, a service organization of retired and present telephone company employees.

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Randylyon at 19:26, 16 August 2008

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	The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUBS]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.		The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUBS]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.

	With the development of [[KENNEDY MALL]], the cost of erecting the scene, estimated between $850 and $1000, became prohibitive for the remaining downtown merchants. A Community Christmas Crib Committee was formed including Rev. Anthony Sigwarth, dean of the Dubuque Deanery and pastor of [[SAINT MARY'S ~~CATHOLIC~~ CHURCH]]; Gent Wittenberg, president of the Dubuque Council of Churches; Rev. Reginald Masterson, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] director of spiritual renewal; and Mrs. [[EBERHARDT, Auleen\|Auleen EBERHARDT]].		With the development of [[KENNEDY MALL]], the cost of erecting the scene, estimated between $850 and $1000, became prohibitive for the remaining downtown merchants. A Community Christmas Crib Committee was formed including Rev. Anthony Sigwarth, dean of the Dubuque Deanery and pastor of [[SAINT MARY'S CHURCH]]; Gent Wittenberg, president of the Dubuque Council of Churches; Rev. Reginald Masterson, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] director of spiritual renewal; and Mrs. [[EBERHARDT, Auleen\|Auleen EBERHARDT]].

	A generous contribution from [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] allowed construction of the Christmas Crib in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] the day after Thanksgiving in 1977. A citywide appeal led to a collection of $1,800-money used to purchase new figures.		A generous contribution from [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] allowed construction of the Christmas Crib in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] the day after Thanksgiving in 1977. A citywide appeal led to a collection of $1,800-money used to purchase new figures.

Randylyon at 23:11, 24 July 2008

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	NATIVITY SCENE. The famous community Christmas Crib was first displayed in a window of the Frommelt Awning Company on lower Main Street. In 1942 attempts to display the scene outside led weathering to destroy the figures. During World War II, a crib stood near a huge Christmas tree-a memorial to Dubuque servicemen and women.		NATIVITY SCENE. The famous community Christmas Crib was first displayed in a window of the Frommelt Awning Company on lower Main Street. In 1942 attempts to display the scene outside led weathering to destroy the figures. During World War II, a crib stood near a huge Christmas tree-a memorial to Dubuque servicemen and women.

	The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY ~~CLUB~~]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.		The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUBS]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.

	With the development of [[KENNEDY MALL]], the cost of erecting the scene, estimated between $850 and $1000, became prohibitive for the remaining downtown merchants. A Community Christmas Crib Committee was formed including Rev. Anthony Sigwarth, dean of the Dubuque Deanery and pastor of [[SAINT MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]; Gent Wittenberg, president of the Dubuque Council of Churches; Rev. Reginald Masterson, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] director of spiritual renewal; and Mrs. [[EBERHARDT, Auleen\|Auleen EBERHARDT]].		With the development of [[KENNEDY MALL]], the cost of erecting the scene, estimated between $850 and $1000, became prohibitive for the remaining downtown merchants. A Community Christmas Crib Committee was formed including Rev. Anthony Sigwarth, dean of the Dubuque Deanery and pastor of [[SAINT MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]; Gent Wittenberg, president of the Dubuque Council of Churches; Rev. Reginald Masterson, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] director of spiritual renewal; and Mrs. [[EBERHARDT, Auleen\|Auleen EBERHARDT]].

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NATIVITY SCENE. The famous community Christmas Crib was first displayed in a window of the Frommelt Awning Company on lower Main Street. In 1942 attempts to display the scene outside led weathering to destroy the figures. During World War II, a crib stood near a huge Christmas tree-a memorial to Dubuque servicemen and women.

The [[CATHOLIC MOTHERS STUDY CLUB]] was encouraged by the late Edward Graham, then president of the Downtown Association, to purchase lifesize figures. These statues lasted until 1977.

With the development of [[KENNEDY MALL]], the cost of erecting the scene, estimated between $850 and $1000, became prohibitive for the remaining downtown merchants. A Community Christmas Crib Committee was formed including Rev. Anthony Sigwarth, dean of the Dubuque Deanery and pastor of [[SAINT MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]; Gent Wittenberg, president of the Dubuque Council of Churches; Rev. Reginald Masterson, [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] director of spiritual renewal; and Mrs. [[EBERHARDT, Auleen|Auleen EBERHARDT]].

A generous contribution from [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]] allowed construction of the Christmas Crib in [[WASHINGTON PARK]] the day after Thanksgiving in 1977. A citywide appeal led to a collection of $1,800-money used to purchase new figures.

The Crib has been the center of many caroling activities during the Christmas season. Hundreds have been drawn to Washington Park the second Sunday in December for the annual "flashlight march" ending in front of the crib to sing" Away in A Manger."

Erection of the scene for twenty years was the responsibility of Ron Kann, a Dubuque firefighter. Upon his retirement, the responsibility was assumed by the Dubuque chapter of the Pioneers of the Telephone Company, a service organization of retired and present telephone company employees.