Dubuque Millwork District – An Iowa Historic Revitalization Project
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Dubuque Millwork District – An Iowa Historic Revitalization Project

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  • Alternative Title:
    FHWA's Livable Communities Case Study Series
  • Corporate Creators:
    United States. Federal Highway Administration
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    United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
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    United States. Federal Highway Administration
  • Abstract:
    Traveling along the Mississippi River, from Milepost 579-584 you will find the small city of Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque– Iowa’s oldest city and one of the earliest settlements west of the Mississippi River–was established in 1785 by French-Canadian Julien Dubuque who was trading furs with the local Mesquakie (Fox) tribe. Along with furs, the Mesquakie also traded lead that they mined nearby. Due to the extensive history of lead mining, this area is now called the “Mines of Spain.” Julien Dubuque was given a 198-acre land grant by the Governor of Spain, which gave him permission to work the land. Following the Black Hawk Purchase Treaty of 1833, the area became an established settlement, with many new industries: button making, boat building, logging, meat packing, and millwork. Over time, millwork became their primary industry. Today, the historic Millwork District of Dubuque has over 1 million square feet of warehouse space. The challenge in 2009 was to reinvigorate the Millwork District, which includes the waterfront area and the Washington neighborhood, while respecting and recognizing the area's historic character. The District lies between the Port of Dubuque and downtown areas, and the new concept was for the District to connect these areas and create one large, thriving, livable area.
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