Fridolin Heer
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Fridolin Heer was a Swiss
born and trained architect
who immigrated to the United States
in 1864 and set up a practice in Dubuque, Iowa
shortly thereafter. He was joined in his practice by his son, Fridolin Heer Jr.
Fridolin Heer Jr. studied architecture in Germany
and worked in Chicago
in the offices of Adler and Sullivan before returning to Dubuque to work with his father.
Buildings by Fridolin Heer and Son include the Dubuque County Courthouse
, 1891-1893.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
born and trained architect
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
who immigrated to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1864 and set up a practice in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2010 its population was 57,637, making it the ninth-largest city in the state and the county's population was 93,653....
shortly thereafter. He was joined in his practice by his son, Fridolin Heer Jr.
Fridolin Heer Jr. studied architecture in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and worked in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
in the offices of Adler and Sullivan before returning to Dubuque to work with his father.
Buildings by Fridolin Heer and Son include the Dubuque County Courthouse
Dubuque County Courthouse
The Dubuque County Courthouse is located in Dubuque, Iowa. The current building was built in 1891 to replace an earlier building that was built in 1839. The courthouse is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area, located at Seventh Street and Central Avenue.-Courthouse services:A number...
, 1891-1893.