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PFOHL, Louis. [[Image:pfohl.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]PFOHL, Louis. (Dubuque, IA, 1903-New York, NY, July 26, 1986). Real estate developer. Pfohl, one of Dubuque's most successful land developers, married Julia Mathis, the daughter of [[FISCHER, Caroline|Caroline FISCHER]]. It was Pfohl as president of the [[FISCHER COMPANIES]] in Dubuque that diversified the company into real estate to include Fischer and Company, Inc; Fischer Investment Company; Fischer, Inc.; and Fischer Realty. Pfohl's Dubuque real estate holdings included the Fischer Building, the Julien Motor Inn (later [[HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE]]), and the Kirby Building. He assisted with the Locust Street parking ramp project and participated in urban renewal by constructing the Fischer Arcade. | PFOHL, Louis. [[Image:pfohl.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]PFOHL, Louis. (Dubuque, IA, 1903-New York, NY, July 26, 1986). Real estate developer. Pfohl, one of Dubuque's most successful land developers, married Julia Fischer Mathis, the grand-daughter of [[FISCHER, Caroline|Caroline FISCHER]]. It was Pfohl as president of the [[FISCHER COMPANIES]] in Dubuque that diversified the company into real estate to include Fischer and Company, Inc; Fischer Investment Company; Fischer, Inc.; and Fischer Realty. Pfohl's Dubuque real estate holdings included the Fischer Building, the Julien Motor Inn (later [[HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE]]), and the Kirby Building. He assisted with the Locust Street parking ramp project and participated in urban renewal by constructing the Fischer Arcade. | ||
In the 1930s, Pfohl invented a method to shape plastic called “thermoforming” and in 1938 started a company named “Plaxall.” At end of 1940s, he purchased a property in Flushing, New York and built a state-of-the-art plastics factory. Shortly after the factory was constructed, however, he discovered the factory land and surrounding area would be condemned for a housing project. | In the 1930s, Pfohl invented a method to shape plastic called “thermoforming” and in 1938 started a company named “Plaxall.” At end of 1940s, he purchased a property in Flushing, New York and built a state-of-the-art plastics factory. Shortly after the factory was constructed, however, he discovered the factory land and surrounding area would be condemned for a housing project. | ||
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PFOHL, Louis.
PFOHL, Louis. (Dubuque, IA, 1903-New York, NY, July 26, 1986). Real estate developer. Pfohl, one of Dubuque's most successful land developers, married Julia Fischer Mathis, the grand-daughter of Caroline FISCHER. It was Pfohl as president of the FISCHER COMPANIES in Dubuque that diversified the company into real estate to include Fischer and Company, Inc; Fischer Investment Company; Fischer, Inc.; and Fischer Realty. Pfohl's Dubuque real estate holdings included the Fischer Building, the Julien Motor Inn (later HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE), and the Kirby Building. He assisted with the Locust Street parking ramp project and participated in urban renewal by constructing the Fischer Arcade.
In the 1930s, Pfohl invented a method to shape plastic called “thermoforming” and in 1938 started a company named “Plaxall.” At end of 1940s, he purchased a property in Flushing, New York and built a state-of-the-art plastics factory. Shortly after the factory was constructed, however, he discovered the factory land and surrounding area would be condemned for a housing project.
In searching for a new location, Pfohl visited Long Island City and realized the area would one day become linked to New York City’s continued growth. In 1950 he purchased a property on 46th Avenue in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City. Plaxall operated a factory at this same location for over 50 years. In addition to the factory operations, Pfohl also began purchasing and renovating older properties in the area.
Locally Pfohl served as a member of the board of AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK.
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Source: "Rich History for Fischer Companies," 175 Years Volume II, Telegraph Herald, June 23, 2008
New York Times, July 30, 1986 (on-line)