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ICE HARBOR EMPORIUM. The Ice Harbor Emporium was one of the first efforts to reintroduce business development into the [[ICE HARBOR]]. The building to be used had a long history in the community. Constructed around 1890, it had been used as a wholesale grocery warehouse. In 1909 [[COOPER, Augustin A.|Augustin A. COOPER]] used it for storing wagon parts. [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] opened for business there in the 1930s. When the company moved to Key West, [[THOMPSON, John "Jack"|John "Jack" THOMPSON]] of Dubuque used the building as a storehouse. | ICE HARBOR EMPORIUM. The Ice Harbor Emporium was one of the first efforts to reintroduce business development into the area of the [[ICE HARBOR]]. The building to be used had a long history in the community. Constructed around 1890, it had been used as a wholesale grocery warehouse. In 1909 [[COOPER, Augustin A.|Augustin A. COOPER]] used it for storing wagon parts. [[DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY]] opened for business there in the 1930s. When the company moved to Key West, [[THOMPSON, John "Jack"|John "Jack" THOMPSON]] of Dubuque used the building as a storehouse. | ||
In 1981 Joe Kucera of Dubuque was looking for a small shop for his furniture-making business. Seeing the potential of the huge building as the home of many small businesses, he mentioned to Jack Thompson the potential leasing small stalls leading to a type of mini-mall. Similar cooperative markets had worked in other historical cities like Boston and St. Louis. Jack Thompson and his wife [[THOMPSON, Mary Virginia "Winnie"|Mary Virginia "Winnie" THOMPSON]] had years of experience franchising convenience stores in Dubuque. Recognizing the potential; the Ice Harbor Emporium was started. | In 1981 Joe Kucera of Dubuque was looking for a small shop for his furniture-making business. Seeing the potential of the huge building as the home of many small businesses, he mentioned to Jack Thompson the potential leasing small stalls leading to a type of mini-mall. Similar cooperative markets had worked in other historical cities like Boston and St. Louis. Jack Thompson and his wife [[THOMPSON, Mary Virginia "Winnie"|Mary Virginia "Winnie" THOMPSON]] had years of experience franchising convenience stores in Dubuque. Recognizing the potential; the Ice Harbor Emporium was started. | ||
The first and second floors were the first to be opened for business. Each shop owner rented a 10' by 20' space as a shop. The rest of the building remained open. Rent would be about twenty dollars per month with common expenses shared. Originally the thought was that the Emporium would be opened around the schedules of large civic events. If this worked, there was the potential of then remaining open all year. | The first and second floors were the first to be opened for business. Each shop owner rented a 10' by 20' space as a shop. The rest of the building remained open. Rent would be about twenty dollars per month with common expenses shared. Originally the thought was that the Emporium would be opened around the schedules of large civic events. If this worked, there was the potential of then remaining open all year. (1) | ||
[[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]], a seasonal favorite of visitors, was one of the anchor events. To reach the Harbor Place Mall, the Round Robin Trolley Service ran from the Hawkeye Bank parking lot to the Mall, Mississippi Museum River complex, [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]], Iowa Welcome Center, [[SPIRIT OF DUBUQUE]], and Dubuque Brewery for fifty cents per person. Boarding the trolley was available at any location. On one of the days, demonstrations of line dancing and lessons were provided. ( | [[DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS]], a seasonal favorite of visitors, was one of the anchor events. To reach the Harbor Place Mall, the Round Robin Trolley Service ran from the Hawkeye Bank parking lot to the Mall, Mississippi Museum River complex, [[DIAMOND JO CASINO]], Iowa Welcome Center, [[SPIRIT OF DUBUQUE]], and Dubuque Brewery for fifty cents per person. Boarding the trolley was available at any location. On one of the days, demonstrations of line dancing and lessons were provided. (2) Riverfest also brought visitors and tourists to Dubuque. Among the features in 1991 were computer portrait demonstrations. (3) | ||
The end the Ice Harbor Emporium began with an eviction notice. On Tuesday, June 29, 1999 workmen began removing the roof from former mall. The building was to be razed. (6) | The end the Ice Harbor Emporium began with an eviction notice. On Tuesday, June 29, 1999 workmen began removing the roof from former mall. The building was to be razed. (6) | ||
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1. " | 1. Freund, Bob, "Harbor Mall to Offer Unique Wares," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 21, 1982, p. 6 | ||
2. | 2. "Dubuquefest/Very Special Arts Festival," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 11, 1995, p. 18 | ||
3 | 3. "Riverfest Schedule," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 14, 1991, p. 6 | ||
6. "Under the Dome," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 30, 1999, p. 1 | 6. "Under the Dome," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 30, 1999, p. 1 | ||
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ICE HARBOR EMPORIUM. The Ice Harbor Emporium was one of the first efforts to reintroduce business development into the area of the ICE HARBOR. The building to be used had a long history in the community. Constructed around 1890, it had been used as a wholesale grocery warehouse. In 1909 Augustin A. COOPER used it for storing wagon parts. DUBUQUE SEED COMPANY opened for business there in the 1930s. When the company moved to Key West, John "Jack" THOMPSON of Dubuque used the building as a storehouse.
In 1981 Joe Kucera of Dubuque was looking for a small shop for his furniture-making business. Seeing the potential of the huge building as the home of many small businesses, he mentioned to Jack Thompson the potential leasing small stalls leading to a type of mini-mall. Similar cooperative markets had worked in other historical cities like Boston and St. Louis. Jack Thompson and his wife Mary Virginia "Winnie" THOMPSON had years of experience franchising convenience stores in Dubuque. Recognizing the potential; the Ice Harbor Emporium was started.
The first and second floors were the first to be opened for business. Each shop owner rented a 10' by 20' space as a shop. The rest of the building remained open. Rent would be about twenty dollars per month with common expenses shared. Originally the thought was that the Emporium would be opened around the schedules of large civic events. If this worked, there was the potential of then remaining open all year. (1)
DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS, a seasonal favorite of visitors, was one of the anchor events. To reach the Harbor Place Mall, the Round Robin Trolley Service ran from the Hawkeye Bank parking lot to the Mall, Mississippi Museum River complex, DIAMOND JO CASINO, Iowa Welcome Center, SPIRIT OF DUBUQUE, and Dubuque Brewery for fifty cents per person. Boarding the trolley was available at any location. On one of the days, demonstrations of line dancing and lessons were provided. (2) Riverfest also brought visitors and tourists to Dubuque. Among the features in 1991 were computer portrait demonstrations. (3)
The end the Ice Harbor Emporium began with an eviction notice. On Tuesday, June 29, 1999 workmen began removing the roof from former mall. The building was to be razed. (6)
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Source:
1. Freund, Bob, "Harbor Mall to Offer Unique Wares," Telegraph Herald, April 21, 1982, p. 6
2. "Dubuquefest/Very Special Arts Festival," Telegraph Herald, May 11, 1995, p. 18
3. "Riverfest Schedule," Telegraph Herald, September 14, 1991, p. 6
6. "Under the Dome," Telegraph Herald, June 30, 1999, p. 1
The 1983 through 1987 Dubuque City Directory listed 169 Iowa.
The 1989 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed 98 E. 4th.
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Source:
1. Freund, Bob,"Ice Harbor Mall to Offer Unique Wares," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 21, 1982, p. 6. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HclFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YAUNAAAAIBAJ&pg=6733,2567852&dq=ice+harbor+dubuque&hl=en
2. Pieters, Jeffery, "Business Collective 'Bringing the Harbor Up the Hill," Telegraph Herald, January 16, 1999, p. 1