July 3, 1836 – C.H. Booth arrives in Dubuque. Over the next 62 years of service to his beloved community, Booth will become known as The Grand Old Man of Dubuque.

Arriving in The Key City on July 3, 1836 – just as Iowa was transitioning from Michigan to Wisconsin Territory – C.H. Booth struck it rich with one of the largest lead-mining discoveries in Dubuque’s history. He used that money to invest in his city, becoming The Grand Old Man of Dubuque during his 62 years of service to his beloved community.

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