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

Inscription. 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 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. It can be reached from Fenelon Place near Raymond Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 Fenelon Place, Dubuque IA 52001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

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

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