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[[Image:imp923.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Theodore Altman]]ALTMAN, Theodore. (Duchy of Luxemburg, Germany, Mar. 23, 1833-Chicago, IL, June 30, 1939). Owner of the Harmony Hall and publisher. Altman immigrated to the United States in 1857 and came to Dubuque. He farmed until 1869. | [[Image:imp923.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Theodore Altman]]ALTMAN, Theodore. (Duchy of Luxemburg, Germany, Mar. 23, 1833-Chicago, IL, June 30, 1939). Owner of the Harmony Hall and publisher. Altman immigrated to the United States in 1857 and came to Dubuque. He farmed until 1869. | ||
He purchased the Harmony Hall, a hotel and one of Dubuque's most prominent buildings. He also served as an alderman for the Third Ward for three consecutive terms. He is remembered as founder of the ''[[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]]'' | He purchased the Harmony Hall, a hotel and one of Dubuque's most prominent buildings. He also served as an alderman for the Third Ward for three consecutive terms. He is remembered as founder of the ''[[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]].'' | ||
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Revision as of 22:13, 30 November 2008
ALTMAN, Theodore. (Duchy of Luxemburg, Germany, Mar. 23, 1833-Chicago, IL, June 30, 1939). Owner of the Harmony Hall and publisher. Altman immigrated to the United States in 1857 and came to Dubuque. He farmed until 1869.
He purchased the Harmony Hall, a hotel and one of Dubuque's most prominent buildings. He also served as an alderman for the Third Ward for three consecutive terms. He is remembered as founder of the LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE.