Dubuque in Dubuque County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Fourth Street Elevator"
Photographed By Robert L Weber, circa May 11
1. Fourth Street Elevator Marker
Built in 1882 by J.K. Graves for his own convenience; and rebuilt after a fire in 1884. It was then opened as public transport.Originally operated by steam, then by electricity in 1893, the elevator was incorporated as the Fenelon Place Elevator Co. with neighbors as stock holders.
First board of directors; June 21, 1893; L.C. Bissell, Pres.; W.A. Leathers V Pres.;, J.H. Kleine, Sec'y; Chas. Sass, Treas. Other stockholders: Jacob Rich, Frank H. Weime,Geo. B. Burch, D.J. Scott, J.F. Ris, J. Hooper, W.G. Norman, J.R. McFarland and C.F. Markle.
br> In 1912, C.B. Trewin acquired control. To date, (1967) his family owns and operates it for the use and enjoyment of the public.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 42° 29.778′ N, 90° 40.168′ W. Marker is in Dubuque, Iowa, in Dubuque County. Marker can be reached from Fenelon Place near Raymond Place. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Methodist Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Five Flags Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Tim Fanning's Log Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grand Opera House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dubuque Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Dubuque County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Francis Rague (approx. 0.4 miles away); Iowa's First Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dubuque.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
2. From inside, looking down.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
3. Elevator building with marker to the right.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
4. Lower entry located on West 4th Street
Photographed By Robert L Weber, circa May 21, 2011
5. 1 Goes Up, 1 Comes Down
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
6. Looking up
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
7. Looking down.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
8. Simple instructions.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, May 21, 2011
9. View from the top looking over downtown Dubuque.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 873 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
