Tag Archives: Davenport History

The Made In Davenport Exposition of 1910: “One Dandy Big Fine Time”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by SCblogger

  In September of 1910, the manufacturers of Davenport held the first “Made in Davenport” Exposition from Monday, September 12 to the following Saturday evening. According to an article in the Davenport Democrat on September 11, an ‘army of carpenters … Continue reading →

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Davenport Inventors: Patently the Best

Posted on September 8, 2011 by SCblogger

Davenport has had its share of inventors over the years, including Alexander F. Victor, who held almost eighty patents for his film projecting equipment; William Voss, whose washing machines brought laundry to a whole new level, and Otto F. Rohwedder;* … Continue reading →

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Davenport’s Contemporary Club

Posted on August 24, 2009 by SCblogger

The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center welcomes donations that enrich our local history collection, particularly from organizations that have thrived within our Quad City communities. Recently a donation of Contemporary Club papers came to us. The Contemporary Club was formed in … Continue reading →

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