Christian Loetscher 1850-1922

LOETSCHER

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Date: 5/1/2015 at 22:54:33

C. LOETSCHER, of the firm of Farley, Loetscher & Co.; proprietors of the Key City Planing Mills, corner of Eighth and Jackson streets, Dubuque; is a native of Switzerland, and was born Aug. 2, 1850; he emigrated to this country in 1869; he spent several years in California, and came to Dubuque in 1872; in 1875, he associated with Mr. J.P. Farley, one of Dubuque's oldest and most enterprising citizens, and they established the Key City Planing Mills; during the year 1879, they built their present large commodious brick building, which is the largest mill in the city, and they carry on an extensive business, and they have a capacity of employing 125 hands. When Mr. Loetscher came to this country, he only had $40, and by industry he has worked himself up to his present position. He married Miss Mary Loetscher, a native of Switzerland; they have four children- John A., Fred W., Emile C. and Lydia C.
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