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ADAMS, Eugene
ADAMS, Eugene. (Dubuque, IA, Dec. 14, 1860--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 8, 1952). President, Adams Company Foundry and Machine Shop. In June 1884, Adams, the son of Austin ADAMS and Mary Newbury ADAMS, purchased an interest in the Roberts and Langworthy Iron Works. He served as secretary and manager even after the company, in 1885, was re-named the Langworthy and Adams Iron Works when Roberts sold his interest to Adams.
In 1892 Herbert, Eugene's brother, bought Langworthy's interest, and the brothers became partners. Since 1892 the company has been known as THE ADAMS COMPANY, a foundry and machine shop. Adams became president and general manager in October 1893.
Active in civic affairs, Adams served fifty years as director of the Dubuque Building and Loan Association and was a charter member of the Rotary Club. He participated in the purchase and development of EAGLE POINT PARK and solicited money for the purchase of the East Fourth Street ballpark and construction of a grandstand.