County

[31] Dubuque Co, IA

Sides Painted

Color

Brown

Structure

Brick Building

Unique Characteristics

None

Still Standing

Yes, Greatly faded

Credits

Photos 1 & 2 by Dr. Ken Jones (2013).

Photo 3 Google street view (Aug. 2018).

Photo 4 Google street view (Nov. 2025).

Photo 5 Google satellite image.

Other Information

It is very difficult to see this sign from ground level. The sign was painted on the side of the building prior to the erection of the building northwest and adjacent to the building with the HGC ssign.

Where to find it

Along the northeast side of Central Ave. southeast of the intersection with E 5th St, in Dubuque, by 70'. The HGC sign faces northwest. One side. Three story masonry building. Greatly faded.

Address

472 Central Ave

City

Dubuque

State

Zipcode

52001

Country

USA

Latitude

N 42° 29.9274'

Longitude

W -90° 39.8088'

lat

42.49879

lng

-90.66348