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ZUMHOF, George. (Hanover, Germany, Jan. 9, 1821-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 6, | [[Image:zumhof.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Headstone in Linwood Cemetery]]ZUMHOF, George. (Hanover, Germany, Jan. 9, 1821-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 6, 1908). Proprietor, Mississippi House. Zumhof came to Dubuque on April 24, 1847, and began a series of careers that started with a bakery at the corner of Fifth and Main. He continued this until 1853 when he built the Mississippi House on White Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]]. He entered into a variety of business ventures between 1862 and 1881 including [[ICE]] packing. | ||
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Revision as of 19:42, 6 December 2009
ZUMHOF, George. (Hanover, Germany, Jan. 9, 1821-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 6, 1908). Proprietor, Mississippi House. Zumhof came to Dubuque on April 24, 1847, and began a series of careers that started with a bakery at the corner of Fifth and Main. He continued this until 1853 when he built the Mississippi House on White Street between Fifth and Sixth STREETS. He entered into a variety of business ventures between 1862 and 1881 including ICE packing.