Encyclopedia Dubuque
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GEORGE L. TORBERT
GEORGE L. TORBERT. The 1858-1859 Dubuque City Directory listed the northwest corner of 6th and Main.
The 1858-1859 and 1859-1860 Dubuque City Directory listed 111 Main as a book and stationery seller.
The 1867 Dubuque City Directory gave the address for this business as Main at the southeast corner with 4th.
The 1875-1876 through 1884-1885 Dubuque City Directory gave the address as the southwest corner of 7th and Main.
The 1884-1885 Dubuque City Directory gave the southwest corner of Main and 7th as the address.