Dubuque The 20th Century
Dubuque The 20th Century by James L. Shaffer, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on August 28, 2000, offers a detailed exploration of the significant transformations that shaped Dubuque, Iowa, throughout the 20th century. This 130-page book examines the impact of industrialization and globalization on the city, highlighting how these changes affected the lives of its residents. The narrative reflects on the challenges faced by the community, including the loss of sons to wars, land to manufacturers, and a sense of innocence amid profound social and economic shifts.
Readers will find an insightful account of Dubuque’s resilience in the face of adversity, detailing how the city adapted to events such as the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights movement. The book emphasizes Dubuque’s enduring reputation as a vibrant center of trade along the Mississippi River, particularly following the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. Through its examination of historical events and local responses, this edition provides a comprehensive look at how Dubuque navigated the complexities of the 20th century while maintaining its identity as a great place to raise a family.
Official synopsis Publisher
While the 19th century saw the incorporation and maturation of Dubuque, it was the 20th century that defined the oldest city in Iowa. With the 20th century came the industrialization and globalization of America. For the average citizen of Dubuque, America’s rise to international superpower meant the loss of sons to wars overseas, the loss of land to large manufacturers, and ultimately the loss of innocence. In the face of the extraordinary social, political, and economic changes of 20th century America, Dubuque remained what it had always been: a great place to raise a family. The city’s reputation as a bustling center of trade along the Mississippi continued with the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. Even with the emergence of the automobile, the railroads and river steamboats of Dubuque still continued to evolve. Dubuque adapted, and this ability to adapt inevitably came to define this city in the 20th century, whether it be in response to the Great Depression, World War II, or the Civil Rights movement. The city of Dubuque proved itself capable of overcoming the rapid changes of this last great century.
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