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SUMMIT HOUSE. Located at the western terminus of the [[HILL STREET AND WEST DUBUQUE STEAM RAILWAY COMPANY]], the Summit House opened for business on February 16, 1878. (1) | SUMMIT HOUSE. Located at the western terminus of the [[HILL STREET AND WEST DUBUQUE STEAM RAILWAY COMPANY]], the Summit House opened for business on February 16, 1878. (1) It was closed as of June 5, 1879 with Beck & Groff removing their furniture and effects and surrendering the building to the owner. The Daily Herald writer commented that the owner "would look a long time for another prompt-paying tenant at $50.00 per month. (2) | ||
In February 1880, the hotel was listed for sale by [[LANGWORTHY, Solon|Solon LANGWORTHY]]. The building was described as being 44' x 44', three-stories high, "situated commandingly and supplied with all modern improvements." Located at the head of Julien Avenue, it "would make country store, hotel, or boarding house." ( | In February 1880, the hotel was listed for sale by [[LANGWORTHY, Solon|Solon LANGWORTHY]]. The building was described as being 44' x 44', three-stories high, "situated commandingly and supplied with all modern improvements." Located at the head of Julien Avenue, it "would make country store, hotel, or boarding house." (3) | ||
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1 "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18780216&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | 1 "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18780216&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | ||
2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800228&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | 2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 5, 1879, p. 4 | ||
3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800228&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | |||
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Revision as of 19:13, 20 June 2017
SUMMIT HOUSE. Located at the western terminus of the HILL STREET AND WEST DUBUQUE STEAM RAILWAY COMPANY, the Summit House opened for business on February 16, 1878. (1) It was closed as of June 5, 1879 with Beck & Groff removing their furniture and effects and surrendering the building to the owner. The Daily Herald writer commented that the owner "would look a long time for another prompt-paying tenant at $50.00 per month. (2)
In February 1880, the hotel was listed for sale by Solon LANGWORTHY. The building was described as being 44' x 44', three-stories high, "situated commandingly and supplied with all modern improvements." Located at the head of Julien Avenue, it "would make country store, hotel, or boarding house." (3)
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1 "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, February 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18780216&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, June 5, 1879, p. 4
3. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, February 28, 1880, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18800228&printsec=frontpage&hl=en