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URBACH, Walter
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Urbach, Walter. (Europe--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 30, 1950). Prominent clothier. For many years, Urbach was co-owner, secretary and treasurer of the popular Hub clothing store in Dubuque. Coming to Dubuque in 1893 from Europe, he entered the clothing business with his brother in Vinton, Iowa. They later moved to Cedar Rapids before returning to Dubuque to open what was then known as the Urbach Brothers Store.