[Looking east along 8th Street in Dubuque, Iowa]

[Looking east along 8th Street in Dubuque, Iowa]

Loemker, Herman J., 1868-1937

According to the photographer’s notes, this image was taken looking east along Eight Street, in Dubuque, Iowa. The street appears to be unpaved, or constructed of hard packed gravel. Sidewalks and a fire hydrant are visible. In the foreground, a lighted sign that reads “ Nazimova the Red Lantern” may be seen. The 1919 movie the Red Lantern, starred Russian-born actress Alla Nazimova. The sign serves as the marquee for the Grand Opera House, located at 261 Eight Street. A small brick building is visible across the street. A sign reading “Hotel,” is over the front door. The County courthouse with its large tower is visible behind the hotel. The number 1319 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

City streets
Opera houses
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
Herman J. Loemker Collection
Lantern slides

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass lantern slide scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

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Herman J. Loemker Collection

Still image

ca. 1919

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This record is part of the Herman J. Loemker Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

8th Street, Dubuque, Iowa

This image was displayed in the "Rev. H. J. Loemker: Views of Dubuque" display at the Roshek Building in Dubuque, July - November, 2016.