Fenelon Place Elevator - Dubuque, IA
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cldisme
N 42° 29.807 W 090° 40.072
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Built in the late 1890's, the Fenelon Street Elevator still operates today pretty much the same as it did then.
Waymark Code: WM4MNY
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2008
Views: 23
The original elevator was constructed in 1882, but it and subsequent versions burned and were replaced. Eventually, this elevator was built in 1894 with steel rails and steel cables to lessen the fire hazard.
The cost to ride was just five cents until 1962 when the price was increased to a dime. Today the one-way ride is $1.00 for an adult, fifty cents for a child (5-12) and $1.50 if you bring a bicycle. Children under 5 are free.
Street address:
512 Fenelon Place
Dubuque, IA USA
52001
County / Borough / Parish: Dubuque County
Year listed: 1978
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Transportation
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 04/01/2008 To: 11/30/2008
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 10:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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