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DIETRICH, John. (Prussia, May 27, 1827-May 10, 1921). | DIETRICH, John. (Prussia, May 27, 1827--May 10, 1921). Arriving in Dubuque in 1855, Dietrich worked as a plasterer and manufacturer of [[LIME]] for nineteen years. | ||
In 1874 he began the annual manufacture of between 700,000 and 1,000,000 high quality bricks. Their superior quality made them popular among Dubuque builders | In 1874 he began the annual manufacture of between 700,000 and 1,000,000 high quality bricks. Their superior quality made them popular among Dubuque builders. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:55, 23 December 2015
DIETRICH, John. (Prussia, May 27, 1827--May 10, 1921). Arriving in Dubuque in 1855, Dietrich worked as a plasterer and manufacturer of LIME for nineteen years.
In 1874 he began the annual manufacture of between 700,000 and 1,000,000 high quality bricks. Their superior quality made them popular among Dubuque builders.