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[[Image:imp623.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Advertising program. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]] | [[Image:imp623.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Advertising program. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, 156 Main, Dubuque]] | ||
[[Image:Mill.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]] | [[Image:Mill.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]ROOSTER FLOUR MILL. | ||
See: [[ROOSTER FEEDS]] | See: [[ROOSTER FEEDS]] | ||
Rooster Flour Mill began business on February 8, 1879 and produced 250 barrels of flour per week. 1884-1885 through 1911-12 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the business location as the southwest corner of 18th and Pine. The company also produced bolted meal, coarse meal, chop feed and bran. | |||
In 1888 the company became the Key City Roller Mills but continued to produce Rooster Flour. The mill was destroyed by fire on May 12, 1942. (1) | |||
See: [[HAMMEL & HENKER COMPANY]] | See: [[HAMMEL & HENKER COMPANY]] | ||
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1. "Yesterdays," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 17, 2008, p. 13 | |||
[[Category: Flour and Feed]] | [[Category: Flour and Feed]] | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 17 August 2026
ROOSTER FLOUR MILL.
See: ROOSTER FEEDS
Rooster Flour Mill began business on February 8, 1879 and produced 250 barrels of flour per week. 1884-1885 through 1911-12 Dubuque City Directory listed the business location as the southwest corner of 18th and Pine. The company also produced bolted meal, coarse meal, chop feed and bran.
In 1888 the company became the Key City Roller Mills but continued to produce Rooster Flour. The mill was destroyed by fire on May 12, 1942. (1)
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Source:
1. "Yesterdays," Telegraph Herald, June 17, 2008, p. 13