Joseph Rhomberg

RHOMBERG, BREALL

Posted By: Cheryl Moonen (email)
Date: 1/13/2014 at 10:44:59

JOSEPH RHOMBERG, residence 17 Prospect street, is a native of Tyrol, Austria and was born in 1833; he came to the United States in 1852, and, the following year migrated to Iowa and settled in Dubuque; when arriving here, he had only 25 cents; in 1863, he built a large distillery, and engaged extensively in distilling; afterward, in 1873, the building was changed into a flouring mill; Mr. Rhomberg was prominently identified with warious railroad enterprises; when the Chicago, Clinton & Dubuque Railroad was built, he was the first Vice President and Superintendent, and was also President of the Construction Company; he was the last President of the road before it changed hands; he is President of the Dubuque Street Railroad Company, and has been actively identified with he interests of Dubuque. In 1857, he married Miss Catharine Breall, a native of Tyrol, Austria; they have four children- A.L. Rhomberg, Joseph, Edward and Ludmillo. “The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm