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[[Image:rh.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Historian. Herrmann is remembered for his Museum of Natural History that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue. He began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. Upon his death, relatives donated his countless artifacts, some from the gravesite areas of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]] and Chief [[PEOSTA]], to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. | [[Image:rh.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Historian. Herrmann is remembered for his Museum of Natural History that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue. He began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. Upon his death, relatives donated his countless artifacts, some from the gravesite areas of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]] and Chief [[PEOSTA]], to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. | ||
Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He had previously excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. | Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]] south of the city. He had previously excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (1) | ||
Herrmann came to the United States with his father in 1859. After working for several years with the Illinois Central, Hermann moved to Dubuque in 1871 and began working for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. Advancing in the company, Herrmann eventually bought the factory and its retail store. In 1908 he sold the factory but continued to operate the furniture store at 544 Main Street under the name of R. Hermann and Sons. | Herrmann came to the United States with his father in 1859. After working for several years with the Illinois Central, Hermann moved to Dubuque in 1871 and began working for the [[DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION]]. Advancing in the company, Herrmann eventually bought the factory and its retail store. In 1908 he sold the factory but continued to operate the furniture store at 544 Main Street under the name of R. Hermann and Sons. | ||
Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) and an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com) | Herrmann was the author of ''Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures'' (1922) and an autobiography entitled ''Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life''. At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the [[OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com) | ||
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1. "Oldest Mason of City Wields Spade," Telegraph Herald, Nov. 10, 1930, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4rpFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aL0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=1001,4108012&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en | |||
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HERRMANN, Richard. (Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, Mar. 10, 1849-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 29, 1941). Historian. Herrmann is remembered for his Museum of Natural History that he maintained in his home at 2419 Central Avenue. He began his collecting as an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad. Upon his death, relatives donated his countless artifacts, some from the gravesite areas of Julien DUBUQUE and Chief PEOSTA, to the DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Herrmann was a moving force behind the collection of six hundred dollars for the construction in 1897 of the JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT south of the city. He had previously excavated the grave to prove it was that of Dubuque and, for a time, displayed the remains of Dubuque and Peosta in his museum. Herrmann was active in the Masonic Lodge in Dubuque and held many of its highest offices. As the oldest Mason in the city, Herrmann turned over the first spadeful of dirt at the construction of the new Masonic Temple. (1)
Herrmann came to the United States with his father in 1859. After working for several years with the Illinois Central, Hermann moved to Dubuque in 1871 and began working for the DUBUQUE CABINET MAKERS' ASSOCIATION. Advancing in the company, Herrmann eventually bought the factory and its retail store. In 1908 he sold the factory but continued to operate the furniture store at 544 Main Street under the name of R. Hermann and Sons.
Herrmann was the author of Julien Dubuque--His Life and Adventures (1922) and an autobiography entitled Curriculum Vitae-Memoirs of Life. At his death, Herrmann was believed to be the last member of the OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION. He had been the youngest member in the Association when it disbanded. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)
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1. "Oldest Mason of City Wields Spade," Telegraph Herald, Nov. 10, 1930, p. 3. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4rpFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aL0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=1001,4108012&dq=richard+herrmann+dubuque&hl=en