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Walker's Shoe Store Historic NominationPlanning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864 (563) 589 -4210 phone (563) 589 -4221 fax (563) 589 -6678 TDD planning@cityofdubuque.org The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall -50 W. 13 Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Masterpiece on the Mississippi September 20, 2010 RE: Walker's Shoe Store National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Nomination Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the above -cited request. The nomination, staff memo and related materials are attached for your review. Introduction The State Nominations Review Committee plans to consider the Walker's Shoe Store, 756 Main Street for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during their October 8, 2010 meeting. As a participant of the Certified Local Government Program, the City of Dubuque is required to review and comment on the proposed National Register nominations of properties within its jurisdiction. Discussion Property owner Mark Hope was unable to attend, but supports the nomination. Staff Member Johnson reviewed the criteria for significance. The property is locally significant under criteria A and C. Criterion A is a property that is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Criterion C is a property that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction of represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the nomination. The Commission expressed concern with the nomination's attempt to associate 756 Main Street with architect Louis Sullivan, Sullivanesque style and features. The Commission believes the Walker's Shoe Store building is a good representation of a classic Dubuque downtown commercial building and worthy of nomination under criteria A and C regardless of the building's association with Louis Sullivan and Sullivanesque design. The Commission feels the association needs to be clarified as the nomination moves forward to the State Nominations Review Committee. Recommendation By a vote of 8 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the Walker's Shoe Store is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C with the recommendation that further clarification be included in the nomination as to the connection to Louis Sullivan or Sullivanesque design, and provide more specific information about what elements of the design are considered Sullivanesque, where that determination came from, and form a more local connection rather than Louis Sullivan or Sullivanesque design. A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to concur with the request, and to forward the nomination to the State Nominations Review Committee. Attached is the CLG National Register Review form for the Mayor's signature. Respectfully submitted, Attachments 'Pl,,if C Michael Knight, Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission CLG NATIONAL REGISTER REVIEW CLG Name Dubuque Date of Public Meeting Property Name Walker's Shoe Store, 756 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52649 1. For Historic Preservation Commission: ❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility ❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility • Signature "" /� / ( • . fICIO Date Print Name IAA :G e.e /■• Title Chairperson Reason(s) for recommendation: 2. For Chief Elected Local Official: ❑ Recommendations National Register eligibility ❑ Recommendation f National Register ineligibility Signature Print Name Title 3. Professional Evaluation: Roy D. Buol Mayor Reason(s) for recommendation: ❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility ❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility 10/6/10 Date Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: RETURN TO: State Historical Society of Iowa, ATTN: National Register Coordinator, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319 Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: David Johnson, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Walker's Shoe Store NRHP Nomination DATE: September 2,.2010 The State Nominations Review Committee plans to consider the Walker's Shoe Store, 756 Main Street for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during their October 8, 2010 meeting. As a participant of the Certified Local Government Program, the City of Dubuque is required to review and comment on the proposed National Register nominations of properties within its jurisdiction. The State has provided the enclosed copy of the nomination, photographs, and review form for this nomination. The State is requesting the Commission review the nomination, and then comment on whether the Walker's Shoe Store meets significance criteria (A, B, C or D) for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination indicates that the property is locally significant under criteria A and C. Criterion A is a property that is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Criterion C is a property that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction of represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. The narrative statement of significance can be found on page 3 of section 8 of the nomination. Please review the attached documents and be prepared to recommend to the State Nominations Review Committee whether the Walker's Shoe Store is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Enclosure Dubuque AF America C► 2007 STATE HISTORICAL � O C WA f A Division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs August 5, 2010 Mr. Michael Knight Dubuque HPC 940 Mt. Pleasant Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Walker's Shoe Store, 756 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52649 Schroeder -Kline Grocer Company Warehouse; M.M. Walker Company Warehouse, 40 -48 Main Street, Dubuque, Dubuque County Upper Main Historic District Amendment, 900s -1000s Main Street, Dubuque, Dubuque County Washington Street and E. 22nd Street Historic District, Washington Street (2162 -45) and E. 22nd (215 -400), Dubuque, Dubuque County Dear Mr. Knight: The State Nominations Review Committee (SNRC) plans to consider the property referenced above for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during their October 8, 2010 meeting. As a participant in the Certified Local Government Program, Dubuque HPC is required to review and comment on proposed National Register nominations of properties within its jurisdiction. The State is required to provide you with a 60 -day period for the review, unless we mutually agree to expedite the process. I am contacting you to ask that you initiate the review process for the Historic Preservation Commission. Enclosed are copies of the nomination, photographs, and the review form. The review process will require the following: • The Historic Preservation Commission should review the nomination during one of their meetings. Send a formal invitation to the Mayor with a copy of the nomination. Send a formal invitation to the property owner /owners. If they are not familiar with the National Register, be sure to include an explanation. Make sure that a copy of the nomination is available for public review before the meeting. For example, leave a review copy at the courthouse or public library. Indicate in your meeting announcement that a review copy of the nomination is available and where the review copy can be found. • The question to answer when reviewing the nomination is whether the nominated property meets the National Register of Historic Places significance criteria. If the Commission feels that the nomination makes the case for meeting significance criteria, the Commission should check the box recommending that the property be listed. If the Commission feels that the property does not meet the significance criteria, then check the box recommending that the property not be listed. The Mayor should use the same approach when reviewing the nomination. 600 EAST LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50319 -0290 P: (515) 281 -5111 • You might want to invite the individual who prepared the nomination to attend the public meeting and present the nomination. Keep a record of the meeting (copy of notice, agenda, minutes, list of attendees). At the conclusion of the meeting, the Commission should make a motion regarding their recommendation. The Chairman of the Commission will complete Item #1, the Commission's portion of the review form. Be sure to fill in the date of the public meeting, sign the signature line and record any comments that were made. If the Mayor attended the public meeting, inquire if he /she is prepared to complete Item #2 on the review form. • In the event that the Mayor was unable to attend the meeting. The Commission Chairman should forward the Review form to the Mayor for review and comment. Have the Mayor sign the form and return it to the Historic Preservation Commission. • Item #3 on the Review form asks for the review and comment of a preservation professional. If your commission does not have a professionally qualified historian or architectural historian who can complete this part of the form, you may leave Item #3 blank and I will arrange to have a State staff member complete that part of the form. • After you have completed Items #1 through #2 (through #3 if a preservation professional is available), please make a copy of the completed review forms for your file and send the original copies of the completed forms to me. • The Commission should keep the nomination and photographs. File them together in your inventory, as you will need the information for future reference. If a State preservation professional was needed to complete Item #3 on the review form, I will return a copy to the commission for filing. If the Historic Preservation Commission and the Mayor disagree with one another on the property's National Register eligibility, both views will be presented to the SNRC for their consideration during review of the nomination. If both the Historic Preservation Commission (by Commission majority) and the Mayor do not consider the property eligible for National Register listing, we must halt the nomination. Be advised that when a nomination is halted, the property owner, the person who prepared the nomination or any interested party may appeal the decision. In addition, the nomination will still go forward to the National Park Service for an official "Determination of Eligibility." Please contact Paul Mohr at 515/281 -6826 with any questions or concerns regarding the CLG program or the process for this review. Sincerely, eu.tby".6,, tat, Elizabeth Foster Hill Tax Incentive Programs Manager/ National Register Coordinator NPS Form 10 -900 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N /A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10- 900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Walker's Shoe Store other names /site number Banner Dairy Lunch Company, Cafe Moderne 2. Location street & number 756 Main Street city or town Dubuque state Iowa code IA county Dubuque 3. State /Federal Agency Certification code 061 zip code 52649 JUL 2 2 2014 OMB No. 1024 -0018 not for publication N/A vicinity N/A As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this x nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property x meets does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant nationally _ statewide x locally. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official State or Federal agency and bureau Date In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official State or Federal agency and bureau Date 4. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby certify that this property is: ❑ entered in the National Register ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined eligible for the National Register ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined not eligible for the National Register ❑ removed from the National Register ❑ other (explain): Signature of Keeper Date of Action Walker's Shoe Store Name of Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) Z private ❑ public -local ❑ public -State ❑ public - Federal Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N /A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) Architectural and Historical Resources of Dubuque, Iowa 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) COMMERCE/TRADE / restaurant COMMERCE/TRADE / specialty store 7. Description Category of Property (Check only one box) ® building(s) ❑ district ❑ site ❑ structure ❑ object Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) LATE 19 CENTURY AND EARLY 20 CENTURY AMERICAN MOVEMENTS / Sullivanesque LATE 19 CENTURY AND 20 CENTURY REVIVALS / Classical Revival Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Dubuque County, Iowa County and State Number of Resources within Property (do not include previously listed resources in count) Contributing Noncontributing 1 buildings sites structures objects 1 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register N/A Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) WORK IN PROGRESS Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation Stone walls Brick Terra cotta roof Synthetics / Rubber other Walker's Shoe Store Henry County, Iowa Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) ❑ A ❑ B • C Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. ❑ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: ❑ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ❑ B removed from its original location. ❑ C a birthplace or a grave. ❑ D a cemetery. ❑ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ❑ F a commemorative property. ❑ G Tess than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) ❑ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. ❑ previously listed in the National Register ❑ previously determined eligible by the National Register ❑ designated a National Historic Landmark ❑ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey ❑ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Architecture Commerce Period of Significance 1915 -1960 Significant Dates 1915 1946 Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation N/A Architect/Builder Carkeek, Thomas T. Primary Location of Additional Data: ® State Historic Preservation Office ❑ Other State agency ❑ Federal agency ❑ Local government ❑ University ❑ Other Name of repository: Walker's Shoe Store Dubuque County, Iowa Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Tess than 1 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 15 691720 4707995 3 2 4 Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name /title Rebecca Lawin McCarley, Architectural Historian organization SPARK Consulting date July 19, 2010 street & number 17 Oak Lane telephone 563 - 324 -9767 city or town Davenport state Iowa zip code 52803 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Property Owner ❑ See continuation sheet. Maps: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs: Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name The Victory Cafe — Dubuque, Inc. (Mark Hope) street & number 800 Spring Street telephone 815 - 776 -1201 city or town Galena state IL zip code 61036 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013 -7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024- 0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 7 Page 1 Property name Walker's Shoe Store 7. Narrative Description County and State Dubuque County, Iowa The building at 756 Main Street in Dubuque is located in the heart of downtown (Figures 1 and 2) (see Images section for all figures, starting on page 18). The original construction dates to the 1850s, though the full fagade remodel in 1915 in the Sullivanesque style brings the integrity of the building forward to this point. The storefront was remodeled in 1946 for Walker's Shoe Store, which continued to operate here for 60 years. The building is located in the 700 block of Main Street primarily among other two or three story brick buildings. The side walls are party walls with the adjacent buildings. The majority of the buildings in this block appear to have been built or remodeled in the early 20 century. Additional commercial buildings in downtown Dubuque are found on Main Street from 1 to 12 Street, as well as along Locust Street to the west and Iowa, Central, and White streets to the east. Old Main Historic District is located to the south along Main Street from 1 to 4 streets, and Upper Main Historic District is located to the north along Main Street from 10 to 12 streets. The building sits on the east side of Main Street, with the facade facing to the west. The three -story brick building was originally an Italianate structure, with the entire facade remodeled in 1915 for the Banner Dairy Lunch Company and Cafe Moderne. Local architect Thomas T. Carkeek was engaged for the design, with terra cotta ordered from the Midland Terra Cotta Company from Chicago. The second and third stories of the 1915 Sullivanesque design remain intact. Glazed white terra cotta ornamentation is found between the windows on the second story, with a repetitive circular /leaf pattern mullion. The terra cotta details reflect Classical Revival influence, as well as Sullivanesque. A terra cotta cornice also extends across the building above the second story windows. The cornice appears to be a singularly designed piece with square leaf insets above the mullions and oval organic designs at either end. The second story windows consist of a large window with three -part prism glass transom. Historic photographs show prism glass was also utilized for the 1915 storefront design, and the incorporation for the second story windows may reflect the use of this level by the Cafe Moderne. The center prism glass panel opens into the building by tilting, and two of these panels have replacement glass. The terra cotta on the third story appears to be stock pieces from the Midland Terra Cotta Company (Figures 6 and 7). Pieces repeat to compose the band under the windows, continuous lintel above the windows, cornice along the parapet with brackets, and coping on the parapet. The windows have one- over -one- light double -hung wood sashes, and square decorative terra cotta pieces accent the corners and middle of the top and sides of the windows. An eagle in terra cotta is centered on the parapet, with a rectangular panel in Sullivanesque design reflecting flowing leaves on either side. The storefront was updated in 1946 for the Walker Shoe Store. Red -pink granite panels were utilized to create a modern, smooth appearance. Large display windows were incorporated into the design for the deep storefront to maximize exterior visibility. A setback area on the north (left) incorporated additional visibility for show display. A terrazzo floor leads through the storefront to the glass doors. The common brick on the east (rear) elevation appears to generally date to the original construction of the building in the 1850s. The cut stone foundation is also visible on the rear as the alley is Tower than the first story, with access directly into the basement. The three main stories are three bays in width. A center entry is found on the first story. The entry and windows have rough cut stone lintels and sills. The sashes have been replaced or the openings filled with brick. The size of the second story windows were altered once or multiple times. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 7 Page 2 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa Few historic features are found on the interior of the building. The storefront protrudes a significant distance into the west end of the first story (Figure 3). At the start of the recent rehabilitation efforts, carpet covered the tile floor on the first story, and this carpet is in the process of being removed and tile floor repaired. The historic pressed tin ceiling had been badly damaged by water and installation of later ceiling materials. A dropped ceiling covered the older material through the first story. During the initial rehabilitation work, tin ceiling and cove were salvaged as possible, with very little material recovered. Similar pressed metal ceiling will be installed on the first story. Interior partitions on the first story will be removed with the first story redesigned for use as a restaurant. Wood stairs extended up to the second story, including a mezzanine area added later which has been removed. The west end of the second story retained original wood trim for the windows and some paneling on the walls under the large windows (Figure 4). The south stairs to the third story also retained a historic newel post and paneled closed railing. The pressed tin ceiling on the second story had been covered by drywall, and the ceiling after rehabilitation work will be finished drywall. A few walls divide the space on the second story, which appears to have been used for storage since the 1940s. New walls are in the process of being constructed on the second story for the conversion to two apartments. The south stairs will be shifted slightly to the east, and new staircases will be added to meet egress requirements. The third story also retains few walls dividing space roughly into three sections, and this story appears to have been storage or vacant since the 1940s (Figure 5). Historic wood trim was intact on the windows on the west end of the third story. The pressed tin ceiling has been covered with drywall on the west portion. Similar to the second story, the third story is in the process of being gutted and new walls constructed for conversion to two apartments. The building retains sufficient integrity to convey its historical and architectural significance. The building has excellent integrity of location and setting. It retains its original location on the west side of Main Street and its setting among other historic commercial buildings in downtown Dubuque. The integrity of design, workmanship, and materials is most significant and intact on the exterior. The overall Sullivanesque design with glazed white terra cotta on dark brick is intact on the upper stories and conveys the feeling and association of the 1915 remodel. The terra cotta continues to reflect a significant association with the Midland Terra Cotta company and associated Sullivanesque design principles, as well as some Classical Revival influence. The workmanship of this brick and terra cotta facade continues to be strong. The granite storefront dating to the 1946 remodel reflects a significant update for the building to create a more modern appearance following World War II. The key historic materials — dark red brick, white terra cotta, red granite storefront panels, and glass windows — remain intact. Historic interior details such as the deeply recessed storefront, tile floor, and wood trim elements remain intact as well. The overall feeling of the building is that of a three -story commercial building, and it retains strong association with the commercial history of Dubuque. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 3 Property name Walker's Shoe Store 8. Narrative Statement of Significance County and State Dubuque County, Iowa Walker's Shoe Store at 756 Main Street in Dubuque is locally significant for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its association with the commerce in Dubuque and under Criterion C for its architecture. The period of significance spans from the remodeling of the facade in 1915 to 1960, the 50 -year cut -off for the National Register of Historic Places. Significant dates include the remodeling of the facade in 1915 and the remodeling of the storefront for Walker's Shoe Store in 1946. The property meets registration requirements for the "Era of Stability" from 1911 to 1955 under the Architectural and Historical Resources of Dubuque, Iowa, Multiple Property Document, as it is significant within the important theme of commercial development in this period and illustrates a significant design from this period in Dubuque. This building at 756 Main in Dubuque is significant under Criterion C for its Sullivanesque architecture. In 1915, Dubuque architect Thomas T. Carkeek designed a new facade for this three -story brick building, soon to be occupied by the Banner Lunch Company and Cafe Moderne. Glazed white terra cotta was ordered from the Midland Terra Cotta Company in Chicago. The company is credited with the popularity and spread of the Sullivanesque style throughout the Midwest during its second phase from the launch of its stock terra cotta line in 1911 promoted through catalogs and advertisements until the decline of the style in the late 1920s. This is the only identified extant building in Dubuque to utilize terra cotta from this company. Additionally, it is the only known building to reflect the Sullivanesque style with the use of terra cotta on a brick building to emphasize underlying structure through this type of ornamentation. The terra cotta details also reflect Sullivanesque elements, with some Classical Revival influence as well. Finally, the use of prism glass on the second story windows is unusual, likely reflecting the original as of the second story as the Cafe Moderne. Walker's Shoe Store updated the storefront with granite panels and large display windows in 1946, preparing to move into this building. The remodel in this period reflects a desire for a modern design for the building, similar to impetus for the full facade redesign in 1915. The design is typical of this period with large storefront windows and smooth surfaces, particularly useful as a backdrop for signage. Polished stone projected an image of quality and expensiveness that was embraced particularly by jewelry stores and banks. The use of granite panels by Walker's Shoe Store indicates the image of quality products that they were striving to project through the architecture of their storefront. This building has the only identified extant storefront in Dubuque that utilizes smooth stone panels for the entire first story, above and below the storefront windows. Walker's Shoe Store is also nominated under Criterion A for its significance within local commercial history. Louis E. Walker opened the first Walker's Shoe Store in Waterloo in 1936. He opened the first branch store in Dubuque with his brother Jess Walker in 1938. The business was very successful, leading to remodeling and expansion after World War II. He moved to a new location in Dubuque in 1946 and updated the storefrontwhile undertaking a similar move and storefront update for the Waterloo store, creating a similar appearance for both stores. At this time, Walker's Shoe Store was prominent among the 12 retail shoe stores in Dubuque and among seven located on Main Street. By 1955, Walker's Shoe Stores were found in five Iowa cities. Ten years later, Walker's operated nine stores in seven cities, with regular and "odd lot" shoe stores in Waterloo and Dubuque. Walker's Shoe Store continued to be a successful and significant business in downtown Dubuque through the end of the 20 century as nearly all the other shoe stores closed or moved to mall or outlying NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 4 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque Countv, Iowa locations. The Dubuque store was a strong operator for the company and among the last four locations closed when the business dissolved in 2006. Sullivanesque, Midland Terra Cotta, and the design for the Banner Lunch Company in 1915 The Sullivanesque style traces its roots to architect Louis Sullivan, with an adaptation of his design philosophy to mass production that evolved a commercial vernacular. Sullivan pronounced "form follows function" but sought to clad the functionality in ornamentation that was integral to the design. The resulting design had a natural or botanical flavor that flowed with an underlying geometric order. Terra cotta proved an excellent material for these intricate designs and could be applied to mask construction elements and joints. Chicago manufacturers of terra cotta made similar ornamental pieces and marketed them as Sullivanesque. Sullivanesque was then recognized as a style by the use of imitative ornament and composition of building facades in the manner of Louis Sullivan. The stock terra cotta pieces created by manufacturers economically Sullivan -like ornamentation and promoted the Sullivanesque style as possible and practical throughout the Midwest and across the country to a lesser degree. While terra cotta was utilized for entire facades in the 1890s, by the early 20 century Sullivan turned to the use of brick accented by terra cotta in key areas of the fa9ade. In the second phase of the Sullivanesque style, from 1911 to 1930, a number of local architects across the Midwest experimented with the style on a smaller scale, disseminating it as a style with shared characteristics throughout this region (Schmitt 2002: 1 -4, 8, 52). The Midland Terra Cotta Company, based in Chicago, created an extensive terra cotta line that reflected Sullivan's ornamental designs. They began their line in 1911, and they have been recognized as closely associated with the second phase of the style as they disseminated it throughout smaller Midwestern towns through catalogs and publications. Most terra cotta ornament for Sullivanesque designs from 1911 to 1930 was the product of this company. While it appeared across the region, the use in any one location was limited to select buildings. By 1918, the style was primarily regional, and it became typically found only in Chicago by 1922. The use of the ornamentation led to an overall improvement in design quality for common commercial or public buildings. The architects utilized it to elevate their designs and the overall quality of the urban fabric. Small buildings provided challenges to design aesthetics, which could be met with Sullivan's design philosophy relating to fenestration, string courses, bandings or beltings, and ornamentation. Color, patterns, and reliefs were carefully selected to create architectural compositions of beauty and dignity (Schmitt 2002: 52 -54). While the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company and American Terra Cotta and Ceramic Company predated the Midland Terra Cotta Company in the Chicago market, it was Midland that pioneered the concept of "stock" terra cotta and offered "catalog- order" Sullivanesque designs. The company offered custom designs for buildings in the tradition of the two earlier companies, but it also developed stock terra cotta as a means to better compete in the market. Molds were created for stock designs, which could then be utilized to produce terra cotta multiple times as needed to fill orders for particular features. The expense of production was then reduced and terra cotta could be utilized to enhance low- budget projects. The designers for the company are unknown, though the quality was noted to be particularly high. Stock terra cotta was first produced in 1911, and orders filled by the company increased to 354 in 1915, primarily stock pieces. By comparison, the American Terra Cotta and NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 5 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa Ceramic Company filled 158 orders in 1915, primarily custom orders likely for larger and most extensive projects. The white enamel glaze was standardized for Midland Terra Cotta pieces, simplifying the glazing process and reducing variation among orders. The glaze was also advertised as "self- cleaning" though soap and water were also promoted for easy cleaning of the terra cotta. The white glazed terra cotta appears much cleaner than the stone accents of earlier buildings, and its appearance became one of the largest attractions and sales advantages. The company's annual orders peaked at 409 in 1922. Architectural taste began to shift away from Sullivanesque in the 1920s, and the number of orders for Sullivanesque terra cotta fell to ten in 1927 (Schmitt 2002: 152, 168, 170, 173 -174, 197). In addition to the terra cotta ornamentation, the company disseminated the compositional principles of the style through design plates in free portfolio catalogs. It also provided architectural services for contractors and design services for journeymen architects. Their plate designs respected the design philosophies of Louis Sullivan with ornament placed to define junctions of columns and beams, ornament defined and emphasizing important elements such as entrances, ornamentation as a compositional device, and the use of ornamentation to suggest the underlying structure. Ornamental belts, carefully composed accents, and clusters of ornament strove to achieve those goals. Similar to Sullivan's work, the facades were usually well composed and skillfully proportional. Their 1915 advertisements in American Carpenter and Builder particularly promoted their design services and offered consultation assistance for ideas and plans (Schmitt 2002: 152, 185 -87). The influence of Louis Sullivan and the Sullivanesque style is noted throughout Iowa. Five of his later commissions were built in Iowa from 1910 to 1915, while he was in his 50s. The construction of the Van Allen Department Store in 1912 -14 inspired local architect John H. Ladehoff to design several Sullivanesque buildings in Clinton, and William L. Steele utilized the Sullivanesque style extensively in Sioux City as well. Additionally, Sullivaneque designs based on products of the Midland Terra Cotta Company are found throughout other communities in Iowa. In most communities, a local architect experimented with the style for one or two buildings. Stock terra cotta ornamentation was also utilized to a lesser degree on utilitarian buildings as accent pieces without apparent order or an overall design (Schmitt 2002: 76 -81, 272 -273). With the acquisition of the three -story brick Italianate building at 756 Main in Dubuque in February 1915, William Lawther sought to update its appearance with a facade remodel, prior to the opening of the Banner Lunch Company and Cafe Moderne in this location. William Lawther, Sr. was a past president and trustee of Finley Hospital at the time of his death in 1928, as well as the director of the Chamber of Commerce at its formation. He was locally known as the founder and president of the Key City Candy Company, located at 137 -145 Main Street (extant). The factory burned down in September 1906, and a new building was constructed. Architect Thomas T. Carkeek designed this building in 1907, later referenced as the William Lawther Building (Goodspeed 1915, Vol. 2: 201; "William Lawther, Sr., Noted Dubuquer, Claimed by Death," Telegraph- Herald, May 23, 1928, 1; Lyon 1998: 244). While Lawther was a prominent resident of Dubuque, his productive life would be more strongly associated with the building at 137 -145 Main Street. Thomas T. Carkeek was engaged as the architect for the new Sullivanesque facade for the building at 756 Main Street, a person that Lawther had worked with previously for his candy factory and likely the buildings at Finley Hospital. He was a prominent and prolific architect in Dubuque from the 1890s to 1910s, and this is one of his NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 6 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa latest identified designs. He was born in 1843, the son of Thomas Carkeek who was a Wisconsin stone mason associated with several prominent buildings in Dodgeville. He moved to Dubuque to study as an architect within the firm of Carr, Ryder, and Wheeler in 1882. By 1891, he opened his own architectural practice in the Lincoln Building (Goodspeed 1911, Vol. 2: 708 -09; Shank 1999: 38; Jacobsen 2004: E229). An 1897 publication notes that "much of the attractiveness of Dubuque is due" to the work of Thomas T. Carkeek, who was competent and successful as architect and superintendent (Dubuque of Today 1897: 87). In 1911, he continued to practice in his office in the Lincoln Building, and he had "designed and erected over 200 private and public edifices, among the more prominent of which are the Second National Bank, the William Lawther Building, the Bell Bros. Building, the Presentation Convent and many others" (Goodspeed 1911, Vol. 2: 708 -09). Through this period, Carkeek also completed designs in smaller towns outside of Dubuque, including several buildings in Oelwein. The majority of Thomas Carkeek's commercial /public work through this period reflected the Romanesque Revival or Beaux Arts styles, with arched fenestration common in his designs. The 1907 William Lawther Building for Key City Candy Company continues this pattern in a tripartite five story building with arches utilized for the entry and fifth story windows. Likewise, his 1907 addition to the 1896 Security Building (800 Main Street, listed on the NRHP) in Dubuque continues the original Beaux Arts style in terra cotta. Few of his designs after this period have been identified. In 1912, he designed a two -story brick block for J.H. Shields to occupied by the Jackson Vinegar Company (American Architect and Architecture, Vol. 102, October 9, 1912, 73). This building has been demolished, and no other designs by Carkeek have been identified in this period. Thus, the design for the Banner Lunch Company in 1915 reflects a shift in Thomas Carkeek's design style, as well as representing his work in the latter part of his career. He likely was selected for the commission based on his history with William Lawther. It is unknown if Carkeek or Lawther originated the concept of the Sullivanesque design with white terra cotta from the Midland Terra Cotta Company. The Sullivanesque design with the use of white glazed terra cotta with dark brick walls is somewhat of a departure from his earlier work and unlike any extant commercial buildings from this period in Dubuque. Terra cotta was utilized on facades for a few other buildings in downtown, but not in the form of the overall Sullivanesque style and appears to have been locally produced. Thus, Carkeek's design appears to reflect the theme of small -town architects experimenting with the Sullivanesque style and terra cotta ornamentation for one commission. Records of the Midland Terra Cotta Company of Chicago indicate that Thomas T. Carkeek (Carkeck) placed an order (M 5146) for the Banner Dairy Lunch Company in Dubuque in 1915. The glazed white terra cotta was incorporated in the brick design of the new facade for the building at 756 Main. The overall facade is well - composed and proportional. The horizontal bands and vertical mullions suggest the underlying structure, and decorative squares are placed at junction points. The order page details and specifies the terra cotta for the third story and parapet, including the eagle (Figures 6 -7). It appears to be stock terra cotta, with reference numbers on each labeled piece. George Johnson, a draftsman for Midland, provided the drawing for terra cotta trim for architect Thomas T. Carkeek per the title block. He was one of two primary draftsmen for the company (Schmitt 2002: 191). A total of 169 pieces were order from the company for this section of the building. The terra cotta cornice and mullions on the second story of the building are not depicted on the same order. It is unknown at this time if it was a custom design for the building by Midland Terra Cotta, or another company, or stock ordered separately. It appears to be composed of fewer repetitive pieces. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 7 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa The facade design for the Banner Lunch Company is the only identified extant building in Dubuque that utilized terra cotta from the prominent Midland Terra Cotta Company, which significantly influenced architecture in the Midwest in this period as noted previously. Records indicate that another commercial building in Dubuque utilized Midland terra cotta in 1922, noted as a design of J.F. Leitha for Joseph Fuhrman, which is noted as demolished (Schmitt 2002: 81, 172). Joseph Fuhrman was associated with the clothing business of Fuhrman Brothers, listed at 905 -11 Central in city directories of this period. This building is not extant. The interior of the building at 756 Main Street was also remodeled in this period as well, though the brick side and rear walls and stone foundation date from the original construction. The extent of additional exterior work and interior work associated with the remodel in 1915 is unknown. However, recent rehabilitation efforts have revealed several metal I -beams inserted into the ceiling of the second story towards the rear of the building that extend across the width of the building. The beams are marked with "T. Carkeek, Dubuque, Iowa," apparently a shipping notation. Thus, some structural steel work was also completed in this period. A two page spread in the Dubuque Telegraph- Herald on November 21, 1915 announced the opening of Banner Dairy Lunch and Cafe Moderne at 756 Main Street (Figure 9). A photograph of the building, including credit to architect T.T. Carkeek, is centered on the spread (Figure 8). A number of contractors were also credited for the building. The general contract was executed by Mason, with brick work by McEvoy Company and cement work by E. Brasher. The structural steel work was installed by William Gere. Klauer Manufacturing Company furnished and installed the steel ceiling and canopy, one of many designs that they had on hand for other potential clients as well. The ventilating and humidifying system was installed by R.L. Spellerberg with Union Electric Company handling the electric lights and electrical work ( "Banner Dairy Lunch and Cafe Moderne," Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, November 21, 1915, 6 - 7). After this date, however, the storefront may have been changed slightly. A.B.C. Dutcherwas hired as manager of the $25,000 Cafe Moderne and Banner Lunch company in June 1916. Dutcher noted that 1 will, as a matter of fact the plans are now in the hands of an architect, change the front of the building. Instead of having people come through the lunch room proper to reach the Cafe Moderne I will have a stairway leading to the cafe from Main street. I expect to make many other changes. The front will be changed as quickly as I am able to get at it" ( "Dubuque Welcomes a New Booster," Dubuque Telegraph - Herald, June 25, 1916). The cafe thus appears to have operated on the second story of the building, with the Banner Lunch room on the first story. This dual use of the building likely contributed to the utilization of the prism glass windows on the second story. Prism glass was typically reserved for transom windows in storefronts, becoming popular in this period. The use on the second story indicates a distinct, "upscale" function for this level. Commerce in Dubuque and the commercial history of 756 Main Street, 1915 -1944 The year 1911 has been noted as the start of an era of stabilization for Dubuque that lasted into the 1950s. The city's 19 century growth had slowed, with little population increase through the first few decades of the 20 century. The 1900 population of 36,297 only grew to 39,141 by 1920. New commercial construction slowed in NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 8 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa this period, retaining the architectural status quo in the downtown. At the same time, Dubuque strove to embody a modern city in the form of tall commercial buildings, industrial parks, downtown redevelopment, and public and governmental projects. Construction in this period included some of Dubuque landmark commercial buildings, including several tall buildings. Overall, with public and private projects, Dubuque made an effort in its architecture to embody a modern city (Jacobsen 2004: El 1 8-E120, E125, F295). Building efforts were strong in Dubuque in 1915, with the completion of the Hotel Julian Dubuque and Elks Lodge. A new building for the Y.M.C.A. had also been started. Permits for business buildings for the year totaled around $670,000, led by the Hotel Julien Dubuque. The Banner Dairy Lunch ranked as the fourth largest project in this category for the year, with costs of $25,000 ( "Nearly Three Million Dollars Spent for Improvements in 1915," Dubuque Telegraph - Herald, December 26, 1915, 4). Thus, the facade update for the building at 756 Main reflected the commercial trends from this period. The "modern" fagade reflects the efforts to improve the city in the early 20 century, as new construction slowed through this period in downtown. While the Hotel Julien Dubuque and Y.M.C.A. building followed the popular commercial design for the period with brick accented by simple stone details, this building for the Banner Dairy Lunch and Cafe Moderne is the only known to have utilized the decorative white terra cotta contrasting with dark brick, reflecting the Sullivanesque style. The three story building at 756 Main (south 23 feet of city lot 27) in Dubuque was constructed prior to the purchase of the property by Dr. John W. Finley for $5,750 on November 7, 1866. His practice appears to have been listed at this location by 1858, and he founded the Northwest Medical Society in 1853 in Dubuque. He died in 1877, and his wife Helen later stipulated in her will that Finley Hospital be established in his memory. The hospital was incorporated in 1890 (Lyon 1998: 145 -46). In 1897, the design by architect Thomas T. Carkeek was selected for the new hospital building (Shank 1999: 38). By 1873, Torbert Drug Company moved into 756 Main, with W. H. Torbert as president and W. O. Buesch as vice president. The company traced its history back to 1836, one of the oldest drug stores in Iowa. This location became their retail store, with the wholesale business operating at 767 Iowa. They continued to operate these dual outfits in both locations until 1915. Sanborn maps from 1884, 1891, and 1909 show a drug store operating in this three story building at 756 Main. Historic photographs show a three -story Italianate building with arch windows and a bracketed cornice. On July 20, 1905, the property was transferred from the estate of Helen Finley by trustee to Finley Hospital. On February 11, 1915, Finley Hospital sold this property to William Lawther. It is assumed this was William Lawther, Sr., as the deed records do not note "Jr." The Banner Dairy Lunch Company is first listed in the 1911 -12 city directory at 449 Main and then at 951 Main Street in the 1915 city directory, with O.P. Sharp as president and J.F. Trimble as secretary- treasurer. Thus, it appears to have strove to relocate to an updated building to increase its business and perhaps improve its clientele. Success of the business may have also driven them to seek a more permanent location. A two page spread in the Dubuque Telegraph- Herald on November 21, 1915 announced the opening of Banner Dairy Lunch and Cafe Moderne at 756 Main Street (Figure 9). The building and business continued to be tweaked over the next year. A.B.C. Dutcher became hired as general manager of Banner Lunch Company and Cafe Moderne at 756 Main in 1916, having been connected with lunch rooms for ten years. He had worked for the Fred Harvey company with lunch rooms along the Santa Fe railroad, and he moved to Dubuque from Topeka, Kansas, for the position. It was noted that the Fred Harvey company was noted around the world for its excellence in cuisine and service, and the Banner Lunch room and Cafe Moderne were expected to exceed any other local eating NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 9 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque Count/, Iowa establishment ( "Dubuque Welcomes a New Booster," Dubuque Telegraph - Herald, June 25, 1916). It also appears to be with this change that the name shifted from Banner Dairy Lunch to Banner Lunch Company. Additional improvements beyond the storefront redesign apparently continued into July, with the establishment then cooled by a new "washed air system" that was just installed (Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, July 7, 1916). The Banner Lunch Company continued as a successful establishment at this location for a decade. However, Dutcher appears to have moved onto other positions. The 1918 city directory lists the Banner Lunch Company at 756 Main with F.D. Sears as manager. The listing for Cafe Moderne referenced the Banner Lunch Company as proprietors, also located at 756 Main. These two establishments were among 26 restaurants in Dubuque that year. The 1920 -21 city directory includes the same listings for the two restaurants, with the addition of Banner Lunch No. 2 at 307 Main. The three related establishments continued to be among 26 restaurants in Dubuque. by 1925, the number of restaurant listings grew to 34, with the Banner Lunch Company at 756 Main (Frederick D. Sears, manager), Cafe Moderne (Banner Lunch Co) at 756 Main, and Banner Lunch No. 2 at 307 Main (ay Irwin, manager) (demolished). Competition apparently closed the three restaurants over the next year, as none are listed in the 1927 city directory. William Lawther sold this property to real estate investor Joseph J. Nagle on December 23, 1927. The 1927 city directory listed Hartig Drug Company at 756 Main. Hartig Drug was a local chain of drug stores began by Albert J. Hartig at 1 Street and Locust (5 S. Locust) in 1904. They carried drugs, candy, and beauty products. A.J.'s sister Olga joined him in the business, and she was one of the first licensed women pharmacists in Iowa in 1912. She managed the second store opened in 1913 in East Dubuque. In 1917, they opened their first downtown location at 630 Main Street (demolished). This store then moved to 756 Main Street in 1927, and they opened a fourth store at 2510 Central also in 1927 in the former drug store of Daniel Haas. The 1929 city directory lists their four locations — 756 Main (extant), 97 Locust (demolished), 2510 Central (extant), and East Dubuque. Albert J. Hartig was president, and Fred F. Kempf was secretary. The stores were among 25 listings for retail drug stores, but the only company with multiple locations. During this period, they began to manufacture some of their own products, including Vanola for baking, a pill for upset stomachs, and a line of veterinarian products for animals. In 1935, cosmetics were first sold at 756 Main Street, and Hartig Drug was the first in the area to carry full line of cosmetics and beauty products. They also provided cosmetic technicians to help women with selection and application. In 1937, the Central store moved to 2376 Central Avenue (demolished). The 1939 city directory continues to list the company with four locations. In 1941, they moved their Main Street location a few doors down to 736 Main Street (extant) after remodeling the store to create the first self - service drug store in Dubuque. Over 50,000 items were available for customers to browse, consider, and purchase ( "Hartig Drug Co. 100 Anniversary," special insert, Telegraph - Herald, August 29, 2004; City Directories). They continued to operate here into the late 20 century, and it is this building at 736 that would be best associated with a downtown location for Hartig Drug Company. While Hartig Drug Company operated on the first story, a number of businesses were associated with spaces on the two upper stories. The 1927 city directory lists Leo A. Link, photographer, also at 756 Main. He continued to be listed here through 1941 as well under several business names, including Link Photo, Link Art Studio, and Link Studios Photographs. In 1942, he moved to 940 Main. During this period, he was among seven or nine photographers listed in Dubuque, and he is not known to have been particularly prominent or significant. Beauty NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 10 Property name County and State Walker's Shoe Store Dubuque County, Iowa and clothing stores were also listed here in several years, including Matthews Hair Dressing Academy, Rose Blossom Beauty Shop, Hollywood Beauty Shop, Esther Lehman Beauty Shop, and Kerner Gown Shop. The 1942 and 1945 city directories list 756 Main and 756 % Main as vacant. History associated with Walker's Shoes, 1945 -2006 On October 11, 1944, the Adams Realty Corporation purchased this building from the estate ofJ.J. Nagle. They sought new tenant for this space that had sat vacant for the past few years, attracting Walker's Shoe Store and ushering a new and significant era for this building. Louis E. Walker started the Walker Shoe Store at 118 E. 4th Street in Waterloo, Iowa, on September 17, 1936, at age 28. On February 7, 1938, he opened an affiliate store in Dubuque at 661 Main Street (demolished) with his brother, Jesse W. Walker, as manager. Tom Kies and Amy Greener also worked at the store. The 1939 city directory lists 12 retail shoe stores in Dubuque, including seven other stores on Main Street within a few blocks of this location. Louis Walker was named as a district representative for the Waterloo area in 1941 for the newly reorganized Iowa Shoe Retailers association. The company began as a corporation, which was dissolved on January 1, 1943 and reorganized as a partnership with Louis and wife Genevieve. In March 1944, the company opened a third store in Fort Dodge with Louis E. Walker and his brother -in -law, Dale K. Happ, as general partners. Walker noted in 1945 that "Waterloo store alone does the largest volume of shoe business of any independent shoe store in Iowa" ( "Propose Course on Shoe Selling in Iowa Schools," Waterloo Daily Courier, November 4, 1941, 14; "City in Brief," Waterloo Daily Courier, December 30, 1942, 6; "New Walker Shoe Store Cost $35,000," Waterloo Daily Courier, September 2, 1945, 13). With the success of the business, Louis Walker sought to update his stores after the close of World War II in 1945 to reflect the modern appearance of a successful chain, moving the Waterloo and Dubuque to new locations. The store in Waterloo was moved a few doors down to the double storefront at 108 -110 E. 4 Street with a complete facade remodel to combine the two into one 40 by 90 foot building. A new front of red granite for the first story and brick for the second story was installed, and the storefront was nearly completely glass, including the doors. Remodeling in Dubuque was underway at the same time, with an estimated cost of $20,000 ( "New Walker Shoe Store Cost $35,000," Waterloo Daily Courier, September 2, 1945, 13). A building permit for $8,000 was issued to Henry Mueller & Sons, contractors, for the new location in Dubuque at 756 Main Street on November 10, 1945 for a new front and alterations to the first story of the brick building for Walker Shoe Company. The general storefront design in Dubuque reflected the same design as Waterloo. Red granite panels were utilized on the first story for the bulkhead under the storefront windows and across the upper first story. Large storefront windows were installed, maximizing the amount of glass and display space available. The storefront with granite panels and large display windows is typical of storefront updates following World War II across Iowa and the country. In this period, asymmetrical display windows and deeply recessed entries provided room for additional display, creating an "exterior lobby" for the store. In some case, cantilevered display windows projected over their bases to create a feeling of spaciousness for this lobby. Freestanding displays in open spaces were also utilized, particularly well suited for shoe stores. Smooth panels of granite or another NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 11 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa stone served as an elegant backdrop for signage on the storefront, particularly transparent glass and metal lettering. Polished stone projected an image of quality and expensiveness that was embraced by jewelry stores, banks, or wedding dress shops (Dyson 2008: 4, 7, 15). The use of these granite panels by Walker's Shoe Store indicates the new image that they were striving to project through the architecture of their remodeled stores. The utilization of granite panels for a shoe store is somewhat unique, reaching above the normal image of a shoe store in this period. Likewise, the large display windows provided them with the opportunity to display their quality shoes to shoppers on the sidewalk, enticing them into the store as they entered into the deep recessed display area of the exterior lobby. While their store in Waterloo was later remodeled, these panels remain intact in this Dubuque location. The new location for Walker's Shoe Store in Dubuque at 756 Main opened to the public on Monday, April 1, 1946 (Figures 10 -11). They had outgrown their original location, with the number of employees growing from three to twelve over the last eight years. Jess Walker continued as general partner and manager, assisted by Tom Kies, partner and manager of men's department; Amy Greener, partner and manager of women's department; Cecil Thompkins, partner and manager of children's department. They were "proud to present this new, spacious, modern shoe store to the resident of Dubuqueland" and believed that the "modern, fresh appearance creates an environment in which you'll just love `to shop" ( "Presenting the New Walker's Shoe Store," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, March 31, 1946, 5). The interior of the store had been completely remodeled and refurnished. They continued to wait on materials for the "marble" front with solid glass doors that would add "tremendously to the attractiveness of the modernistic store" ( "Walker's in New Location," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, March 31, 1946, 7). Numerous advertisements in the Sunday newspaper promoted their products and the grand opening. They invited everyone to "Walk in to Walker's" at 756 Main for an x -ray fitting for new shoes. They noted four reasons why shopping at Walker's was so popular: nationally known shoes at reasonable prices, courteous well- trained salesmen eager to serve you, careful x -ray fitting assures you of your correct size, and a friendly shoe store with dependable service. They carried shoes for men, women, and children, as well as handbags. Opening week at the Walker's Shoe Store in Dubuque was a grand success with business beyond expectations, as noted in a thank you printed in the Sunday newspaper (Telegraph Herald, April 7, 1946, 2). Grand opening for the new Waterloo location occurred within the week, and they also waited on the installation of the granite panels on the front. This new store was touted as the largest shoe store in Iowa and one of the largest in the Midwest. An advertisement in the Waterloo Daily Courier noted that "Materials for This Modern Store Front Furnished and Installed by Standard Glass & Paint Co., Waterloo, Iowa ( "Walker's Shoe Store Ranks as Iowa's Largest," Waterloo Daily Courier, April 7, 1946, 10). The 1948 city directory lists Walker Shoe Store at 756 Main among 12 retail shoe stores in Dubuque, including seven others on Main Street. Their advertisement in the directory included their slogan — Walk in to Walker's — as well as their x -ray fittings. They carried several lines of shoes, including Florsheim, Walk -Over, Rhythm Steps, De Liso Debs, Naturalizers, Rice - O'Neill, Hill and Dale, Dr. W.M. Locke, Joyce, Life Stride, Winthrops, Roblee, and Stride -Rites (regular or corrective) (Polk 1948: 65). The 1950 Sanborn map shows the three -story building at 756 Main Street with the same footprint as in 1909. It is noted to have a height of 38 feet. In 1953, Thomas F. Kies took over management and partnership in the Dubuque store from Jess Walker. He was then NOS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 12 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa listed as managed in the 1954 city directory, and Walker Shoe Store continued to be listed among 12 retail shoe stores in Dubuque. The chain of Walker Shoe Stores continued to grow in this period with the purchase of B & B Shoe Store at 105 N. Federal in Mason City on May 1, 1950. Louis Walker and Robert E. Sarset were general partners for the store, which was managed by Sarset. The company did over $1 million in business in the last year, with stores in Waterloo, Dubuque, and Fort Dodge. They liquidated the stock and planned to restock by August 1 with quality shoes that Walker's carried ( "Purchase B and B Shoe Store," Mason City Globe-Gazette, May 3, 1950, 22; "Terrific Savings Event," Mason City Globe - Gazette, May 25, 1950, 25). Soon after this time, Louis Walker started a second store in Waterloo, known as Walker's Odd Lot Shoe Store. This store functioned as a type of clearance store, with name brand shoes left over in various sizes from the four locations in eastern Iowa. By March 1953, they operated in a new location at 305 E. 4 Street in Waterloo. The main Waterloo store also underwent a significant remodel with the addition of an adjacent 20 -foot storefront building, with the front remodeled to match the original building. The new store was anticipated to be the largest shoe store in the Midwest ( "Walker's Midwest's Largest Shoe Store After Expansion," Waterloo Daily Courier, March 1, 1953, 3). In 1954, Louis Walker opened a store in Des Moines (608 Walnut, demolished), bringing his total number of stores to six. He also served as director of National Shoe Retailers Association ( "L.E. Walker Anniversary Observed," Waterloo Daily Courier, February 7, 1955, 6). The store at 105 N. Federal in Mason City, with a signed lease through 1970, underwent a storefront remodel in 1957 (extant) to create a modern front like the stores in Waterloo, Dubuque, and Des Moines. A granite storefront was installed with large glass display windows and a second tier of windows ( "Walker Shoe Store Getting All -New Front," Mason City Globe- Gazette, February 2, 1957, 4). Thus, the granite front appears to have become a trademark appearance for Walker Shoe Stores. The 1958 city directory continues to list Walker's Shoe Store at 756 Main in Dubuque, with Thomas F. Kies as manager. They are among the 12 listings under retail shoes, including five others on Main Street. A permit for $500 was issued on September 1, 1959 to alter the rear entrance of the brick building. On March 2, 1960, a permit for $1,000 was issued for interior alterations. The company continued to expand in the 1960s. In March 1961, they bought H &H Shoe Store in Sioux City, moving its stock to the Odd Lot store in Waterloo and ordering new stock ( "Walker's Odd Lot Shoes," Waterloo Daily Courier, March 30, 1961, 5). They opened a new "odd lot" shoe store in Dubuque on January 10, 1966 in a new building at 978 Main Street, the second of its kind in the company and the second store for Walker's in Dubuque (extant, altered). Partners in the branch included Louis E. Walker, son James R. Walker, and Leo R. Warrell ( "Notice of Incorporation," Waterloo Daily Courier, February 28, 1966, 16). The 1968 city directory listed both Walker's Shoe Store (756 Main, Thomas F. Kies, shoes for the entire family and ladies handbags) and Walker's Odd Lot Shoe Store (978 Main, Werner Hellmer, retail shoes) under the listings for retail shoe stores, along with 14 other businesses. In 1966, Walker's also built a new store in downtown Ottumwa, on property owned by James R. Walker. At this time, the company operated two stores in Waterloo and Dubuque, as well as single stores in Fort Dodge, Mason City, Des Moines, and Sioux City. The main store in Waterloo expanded into 112 -116 E. 4 Street after a facade remodel, with the store on the first story, offices on the second story, and warehouse on the third story. Walker's Odd Lot Shoe then moved to their previous location at 106 -110 E. 4 Street. They also planned to open their tenth store overall and third store in Waterloo in the new Crossroads Shopping Center in August 1969 ( "Walker's Plans Major Expansion," Waterloo Daily Courier, August 4, 1968, 13). NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 8 Page 13 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa Walker's Shoe Store in Dubuque underwent a more substantial interior remodel in spring 1972 with a permit issued for $25,000. It may be at this time that the second story mezzanine was installed. Unlike Walker's stores in other cities, it remained at 756 Main Street. The store in Des Moines was relocated in summer 1972 to the old Field Shoe Company, bought out by Walker's. The site was a preferred location near Younkers. By this time, the store in Fort Dodge had closed, with the other nine stores noted as still associated with the company. Louis Walker continued to have additional plans to expand, though intended to stay within Iowa. He was one of 36 directors of the National Shoe Retailers Association for the past 18 years, a position selected on basis of being top retailer in area ( "Walker's Buys Des Moines Field Shoe Store for Site," Waterloo Daily Courier, May 29, 1972, 12). The company soon opened stores in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as well. Louis Walker retired as president from Walker's Shoe Store in 1973 at age 65. The company was then run by his son James R. Walker, with grandson James P. Christiansen also joining the business ( "Louis E. Walker," Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, September 20, 1996). The retail shoe business evolved through the end of the 20 century, leading the company to close its remaining stores by the end of 2006. With competition from shopping centers, a section of Main Street in Dubuque was closed to traffic and became a pedestrian mall known as Town Clock Plaza in the 1970s. The 1978 city directory lists Walker's Shoe Store at 756 Town Clock Plaza, with Michele Burbach as manager. Walker's Odd Lot Shoe Store closed by this time, and only half of the 14 retail shoe stores remained downtown. The building was sold to Fischer & Company in 1984, and minor interior remodeling occurred in 1987. By 1988, only four retail shoe stores remained downtown, including Walker's. The majority of shoe stores were located in the Kennedy Mall. The store was featured in an article in the Dubuque Telegraph- Herald on December 3, 1995. Michele Burbach ran the store at this time, with assistance from three employees. The company continued to have nine Iowa stores, and stock was shifted among the stores as needed for customers. Burbach was the buyer for handbags for the nine stores (Della Pulliam -Hill, "Shoe Biz," Dubuque Telegraph - Herald, December 3, 1995). The store in Ottumwa closed around this time, with eight stores in seven cities (Waterloo, Dubuque, Des Moines, Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Sioux City) at the time of Louis Walker's death on September 19, 1996. By 1998, shoes could only be purchased in downtown Dubuque at Walker's Shoe Store (756 Main) and Rolling's Bootery (1098 Main). By 2002, the store in Sioux City closed, and the Iowa City store moved out of downtown (Tom Walsh, "Walker's leaving Old Cap for location at Sycamore," Cedar Rapids Gazette, March 12, 2002). Over the next three years, the stores in Des Moines and Mason City closed. Walker's closed their Crossroads Mall location in 2002, and they moved their main store in late 2005. However, the remaining four stores were not performing well overall, though the Dubuque location was noted as still strong. Jim Christensen, grandson of Louis Walker, regrettably closed the remaining stores in Waterloo, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City in fall 2006. Everything from stock to fixtures was sold in all of the stores (M.D. Kittle, "Walker's takes final steps," Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, September 13, 2006). Walker's Shoe Store operated at 756 Main Street from 1946 to 2006, and it stood as one of the last two shoe stores in downtown Dubuque at the time that it closed. The building was then vacant from 2007 to 2010. In March 2010, the current owner purchased the building. The building is currently being rehabilitated for use as a restaurant and apartments, with the owner applying for rehabilitation tax credits for the work. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 9 Page 14 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Henry County, Iowa 9. Major Bibliographical Sources Building permits, City of Dubuque, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa. City directories. Various dates and publishers. Carnegie -Stout Public Library, Dubuque, Iowa. Deed and transfer records, Recorder's Office and Auditor's Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque: The Birthplace of Iowa. Several volumes. Dubuque, IA: Telegraph Herald, a division of Woodward Communications, Inc. Dubuque of Today: the Key City. Dubuque, IA: Telegraph Job Printing Company, 1897. Dyson, Carol. How to Work with Storefronts of the Mid- Twentieth Century. Springfield, IL: Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 2008. Goodspeed, Weston Arthur and Kenneth Cornell. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago, IL: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911. 2 volumes. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880. Jacobsen, James E. Architectural and Historical Resources of Dubuque, Iowa. National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form. History Pays!, Des Moines, Iowa, March 29, 2004. On file at the State Historic Preservation Office, Des Moines, Iowa. Lyon, Randolph W. with John Klauer, Dr. Gene Potts, and Mike Gibson. Faith and Fortunes: An Encyclopedia of Dubuque County. Dubuque: Flynn Printing, 1998. Also partially available online at www.encvclopediadubuque.orq. Sanborn Map Company. Dubuque, Iowa. Fire insurance maps. Pelham, NY: Sanborn Map Company, 1884, 1891, 1909, 1950. Schmitt, Ronald E. Sullivanesque: Urban Architecture and Ornamentation. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2002. Shank, Wesley. Iowa's Historic Architects. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Press, 1999. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 10 Page 15 Property name Walker's Shoe Store 10. Geographical Data Verbal boundary description County and State Dubuque County, Iowa The boundary for the property encompasses the south 23 feet of city lot 27 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. The property measures 23 feet wide by 113 feet deep. The boundary is depicted on Figure 2. Boundary justification The boundary includes the parcel currently and historically associated with this building. NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Photos Page 16 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa Photographs The photographs of Walker's Shoe Store in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, were taken by Rebecca Lawin McCarley, SPARK Consulting, on May 24, 2010. The digital photographs were printed with HP 100 photo gray Vivera ink on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper (high gloss). The photographs were also submitted digitally, per current guidelines. A sketch map depicting the location of the photographs is found on the following page. 1. Setting of building, looking northeast. 2. Facade (west elevation), looking east. 3. Storefront, looking east. 4. Upper stories of facade, looking east. 5. Detail of terra cotta on third story and parapet of facade, looking east. 6. East (rear) elevation, looking northwest. 7. First story, looking west. 8. Detail of tile floor on first story, looking north. 9. Second story, looking west. 10. Detail of added beam in rear second story ceiling, looking south. 11. Third story, looking west. 12. Basement, looking east. 4 NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Photos Page 17 Property name Walker's Shoe Store b P County and State Dubuque County, Iowa 3rd Story 2nd story 1st story Basement • © 6 OMB No. 1024 -0018 44 N Photograph key - Walker's Shoe Store - 756 Main St - Dubuque - June 2010 - -1/16" = 1' - R. L. McCarley I NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 18 Location Map (Figure 1) Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa OMB No. 1024 -0018 NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 19 Site plan (Figure 2) Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa OMB No. 1024-0018 NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 20 Property name Walker's Shoe Store Plans County and State Dubuque County, Iowa *MUM First story - 2009 layout First story - proposed 2010 layout Figure 3. First story plans. OMB No. 1024 -0018 1/16" = 1' May 2010 BARANSKI HAMMER MORETTA & SHEEHY NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 21 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa , I ; Second story - 2009 layout Second story - proposed 2010 layout Figure 4. Second story plans. i i BARANSKI HAMMER MORETTA & SHEEHY C I I r r C r 1/16" = 1' May 2010 NPS Form 10 -900 -a OMB No. 1024 -0018 (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section, Images Page 22 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa 1 L.L. I 1 77 i I M Third story - 2009 Layout Third story - proposed 2010 layout Figure 5. Third story plans. r BARANSKI HAMMER MORETTA & SHEEHY I A N N E R 3 1/16" = 1' May2010 NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 23 Property name Walker's Shoe Store Historic maps and photographs County and State Dubuque County, Iowa OMB No. 1024 -0018 11 � 1 1. �itue:�LS gRF��it. l��E� ®awn x;7,,7 .�7 1 11 -1�r tiVi "Kral" S37_� r _ �7rr?�rl! G®HiG� 7MINIM ,••'++ a++.r= .pnM.dE�11�AlAl�driii r� ii e ,.ice =ri1 flll�glA lAR1 NJ�1 1i� `� "."'r. 1 !I A1 L lil ILL. rr A — 1 ur:�:<z' I.. :as�u:asu =.-a. rs�:._ cW,r aur..rn w�'*4 "wmrs� Figure 6. Design /order page for Banner Dairy Lunch Company, Thomas T. Carkeek, architect, from Midland Terra Cotta company, revised June 14, 1915 (order 5146). 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American Terra Cotta Company records, Northwest Architectural Archives, University of Minnesota NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 25 Property name Walker's Shoe Store County and State Dubuque County, Iowa OMB No. 1024 -0018 Figure 8. Photograph of new Banner Dairy Lunch (Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, November 21, 1915, 6 -7). NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 26 Property name Guaranteed Coal and Coke If you are (laving any Ca:d tnnlhles, or if y ui are not absolutely sun' that you're gutting your money's worth in Coal Value Ices mate gym arominted 01114 mar Guaranteed Coal and Coke eBoAl.f I J :I.IYfIllos LINEHAN & MOLO neersour.a ni NArNSTROM The Cement -at the Banner Lunch Is the of forts of E. Brasher My Motto Fins -rle,s Work smialitu cualomera There is no work ton small hut what it gets my persona attention. Estimates Free THANNANIS The Brick Work - ._— _-.—ON rut - - - Banner Lunch Building IS THE EFFORTS OF McEvoy Co. TELEPHONE 2246 as MoEVOY PLACE The General Contract — For The Banner Lunch Was Handled By LMASON TELEPHONE 4059 35 BENNETT STREET 1 • bigot P a n t Jr A,a,., EN NA at Altair/lad AUG. NACHTMAN • Our Meu, Slur4,, i. A n Reed, for 1..•.ea6n C-ne and S,. WLut • S,..iuuy MIN /dn.,' Ink. Lae. nSO Cm6r Avenue TrIrybone 1124 Use L_ Faultless Brand (— Groceries I A Quality Proposition I John T. Hancock Co. Torbert Store County and State 051.2, g55O ® 11,1 SPAHN fd ROSE It CU. Phone 130. Electric Lights Deceit e Poorer I, Prawn... UNION ELF Established in 1836. Occupy removed its Retail Store across di It i. the home of Quality - Accuracy and >: ro Walker's Shoe Store Every Purple :h. Most Fenn sJ ya r&T, ,. CO. TA,A. ur . e, Dubuque County, Iowa BANNER DAIRY L UN G AND CAFE N ata Nmo C FE lYlODERNE LOpen 21 : 121 ar.00 1 /111126.21.1P6 IOWA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SEVICE4BLE RE.ST..4NT BUILT BY THE LEADING FIRMS OF DUBUQUE — We famished an Lamb, i Coon' 2,604 in the .. _ Nun. Dann.... Lone. The Painting and Decorating In the Efforts of Bradford Bros Patrons of this Cafe will note the hight-da.ss work. ' III[, is one of the many buildings decorated by us. There is no job too .small or none tiro large but what it receives our personal attention 47 Eiyhth Strait Telephone .19 All of the. Pastry Served by the Banner Lunch and Cafe 4 AIuJe Fr..n rAe L'ekMUwJ Big D Pastry Flour This flour is sold in five pound packages by all grocers WHOLEsALS ONLY BY DENNIS BROS. OMB No. 1024 -0018 The Steel Ceding and Canopy —OF THE— Banner Lunch Building wag Manufacture[ and Installed by the Klauer Mfg. Co. -2,,u u 2,0 2,111m many 4.dpn..c .dams hart on hand. VI,, hurled, meal .eilmin Ie■ am in keeping l r rmt .Jd,r I.l.IR.. Vat, ran' h m..,, n m 201,,, .5 m chance . chance e Il en an , r ;molar uccfn Nod rad W adunewn 0,.. phone 101 The Structural Steel Work —01 The — BANNER LUNCH �BUILDING- -wne smelled l y— WM. GERE 1403 CEDAR STREET PHONE BLACK 1380 Estimate. Free Call or Phone Above The Ventilating and Humidifying System Was Installed By R. L. Spellerberg The Warm Air Man lfe Make a Specialty of Warm Air and Combination Heating and Ventilating 3 ElaaTll STREET iidinf 756 bLin S rent for 43 years. The oldest and one of the largest drug houses in Iowa. Has et from its 1,tiaer location. It is now at 737 Main Street between Pokers and Fitzpatrick's. d 6 conducted and , d,. dirennn of graduate and registered pharmacist. A large line of Paint. Oils, GIB. and vamuhes. Figure 9. Two page newspaper spread announcing opening of Banner Dairy Lunch and Cafe Moderne (Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, November 21, 1915, 6 -7). NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 27 Property name County and State .fin �.a +4�1411Ya..46 A�� i�.....• a1'. was OPtNING STAFF 1 938 •F1FCR.PII.HFT.VA. DUIWQt.F.. IOWA the 1414 I Kt„0 44 pow Walker's Shoe Store Dubuque County, Iowa :er FIYF Figure 10. One page newspaper ad announcing opening of new Walker's Shoe Store (Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, March 31, 1946, 5). OMB No. 1024 -0018 NPS Form 10 -900 -a (8 -86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section Images Page 28 Property name WALKER'S IN NEW LOCAT1tr c N— Walker's shoe established here In 10.10. .,s.i ll .. n for ht•,.nees Monday in It, IrVe !oration, :SS Main street, In ` a mpletely r tede•ed, n , h. ;.•.ehra. ben onditioned room, es ' this Inter:rr r iliust As soon are aela'' a ware • t with s glass doors will he - .110 aa-1 ng rndaus'y ma to the att.aet.vr nest - een,st.r Store N a Erg't Is years ago - a anti s t o r e -a! pee ed w and t o e a e r 'reentry and 1oda,, , I, a_ 1.;., , . state. ` ndrd Storrs nevi after manager s months of : ou was . the Partite. . nice as a ,.... e. roper tr :nn. :..an :q I.,, f n1;1d t e n.,, MARSHALL FUN i ` NIGHT IS HELD • S 350 Chihli en, 60 Ault Enjoy I iecreo Party 1 ......I:: I FA ,I . ,1 _ PLA %$ TALK ON A •.. ..•• 4:.:... .. .. s On oa e. County and State TELEGRAPH-HERALD. DUBUQUE IOWA _., s.e -, tef e 1 'lb.: .-, . A r: at .- y=e S:. .e ..r 1_e 5,,', u , • .,... 3.r. : ; . \: •• Kt. •• ! .• I ... .hue ea' >:_a -• r •.....I .n..l I .. :i� I .... Pea :a. J Via, w, 11,.,:s.. MARINES HONOR DUBUQUE GIRL Cis:!'..❑ Syr,i. • . \,t :.,1 I, l.n I'll \Ln:u: I•. Walker's Shoe Store Dubuque County, Iowa TRIALS SLATED Itimately erantng hie 'loath. oils 1..: J >..,., ran. hyln, S n_ • to pen- :de ad. ' . p ta:• 'I•.r ......,, :. F•I^ %. Ir. FOR THREE JAPS In•,heal 11etrIlna roe h.•:I: 1:r a•y tlwen and Troller. .:Il 1•:. t: II :c' :- • : Other Pr 1:. 1yn . M:'. . . u.la ::.l treated by L` rh,• .... ,,I � I , , Co:. k••... Charge Trio Caused Death ' Of Iowa Prisoner Tnktn – IFl•t -- ruin o .lap wall I, t brought to trot lolrne on war rtfmre chars. In the de.1•11 01 two .1:n -,hail p • ....s .d war and tor:aria.: of a Wdeol a,nd :l,iutl - an Ar. ...l S \. i.i. :._ or I.: 111.1,. main I:'. of pll - � 1 of 'I'n'll . ,::.l , �h'' :.I. t and ' K1. • \:: •t...a. r'11 :1.11 nrlaIk.• thole l: :h 'h. d. ,.t t, 7ta• ,:1 Ttat ire la:. I.,;., :owl :Ilia:lag t o It,. Keith J 11• Kern a :: • 127 Iowan . ,:. I g !.. Official Good Looks Ileir's a shoe that stands tut. Fine fall wr :;' :t leather. Everything about it is up to taut quality. its officially yours n..a 04.:11 a swell, rugged shoe it is. S500 and up OMB No. 1024 -0018 STOKER SERVICE--° Four reasons why shopping at WALKER'S is so popular • Nafionatly known shoes at reasonable prices. • Courteous, wetl'lreined salesmen eager to serve you. • Careful X ra. liran5 1.311rel TOO al your correct sloe. • A friendly shoe store With dependable service. Authorized Distributors "IRON FIREMAN" Phone Days 60- 50— Nile,, Holiday, 863 MIDWEST LUMBER CO. STOKES .11:11 ,,EATING DI:21 at the NEW WALKER'S Shoe Store ";;,`,', ;;;;; ` Boys' Shoes That Can Stand Abuse SEVEN MI III atk tin "t X -Ray Fitting AUER'S 756 MAIN STREET Figure 11. Photograph of interior of new Walker's Shoe Store and one of several advertisements (Dubuque Telegraph- Herald, March 31, 1946, 7). CLG NATIONAL REGISTER REVIEW CLG Name Dubuque Date of Public Meeting Property Name Walker's Shoe Store, 756 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52649 1. For Historic Preservation Commission: ❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility ❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: 2. For Chief Elected Local Official: ❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility ❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: 3. Professional Evaluation: ❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility ❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility Signature Date Print Name Title Reason(s) for recommendation: RETURN TO: State Historical Society of Iowa, ATTN: National Register Coordinator, 600 E. 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