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William M. Black — Attraction in Dubuque

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William M. Black
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William M. Black is a steam-propelled, sidewheel dustpan dredge, named for William Murray Black, now serving as a museum ship in the harbor of Dubuque, Iowa. Built in 1934, she is one of a small number of surviving steam-powered dredges, and one of four surviving United States Army Corps of Engineers dredges.
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Five Flags Center
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Travel Dubuque (Iowa Welcome Center)
280 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Cathedral of St Raphael
231 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Fenelon Place Elevator Company
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Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy
180 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
1st & Main
101 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
The Lift
180 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Caroline's Restaurant
200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
Barrel House
299 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Mason Dixon Saloon
163 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Wicked Dame
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Paul's Tavern
176 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
First Brewed
212 W 1st St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
Sunshine Family Restaurant
401 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Nearby local services
McCoy Jeweler
261 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
B-1 Yoga
185 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Gordon's Tuxedos & Suits
177 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Creative Adventure Lab
210 Jones St Suite 100, Dubuque, IA 52001
Higher-self Holistics
233 W 2nd St, Dubuque, IA 52001
The Spot Nutrition
356 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley
301 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Sorpresa Gifts
269 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Hey Girl
241 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Capri College
395 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
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200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG
450 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
350 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Canfield Hotel Dubuque
W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Redstone Inn & Suites
504 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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William M. Black

Ice Harbor Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
4.8(18)
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William M. Black is a steam-propelled, sidewheel dustpan dredge, named for William Murray Black, now serving as a museum ship in the harbor of Dubuque, Iowa. Built in 1934, she is one of a small number of surviving steam-powered dredges, and one of four surviving United States Army Corps of Engineers dredges.

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attractions: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque, Five Flags Center, Travel Dubuque (Iowa Welcome Center), Cathedral of St Raphael, Fenelon Place Elevator Company, Fenelon Place Elevator, Stone Cliff Winery, Dubuque Shot Tower, Dubuque Museum of Art, restaurants: Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 1st & Main, The Lift, Caroline's Restaurant, Barrel House, Mason Dixon Saloon, Wicked Dame, Paul's Tavern, First Brewed, Sunshine Family Restaurant, local businesses: McCoy Jeweler, B-1 Yoga, Gordon's Tuxedos & Suits, Creative Adventure Lab, Higher-self Holistics, The Spot Nutrition, Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley, Sorpresa Gifts, Hey Girl, Capri College
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Phone
(563) 557-9545
Website
cityofdubuque.org

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Live events

The Power of Composition (6 Thursdays)
The Power of Composition (6 Thursdays)
Thu, Jan 22 • 12:30 PM
1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
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January - General Membership Meeting & Dinner
January - General Membership Meeting & Dinner
Thu, Jan 22 • 6:00 PM
890 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, United States
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Dig Deep live at The Lift
Dig Deep live at The Lift
Thu, Jan 22 • 8:00 PM
The Lift, 180 Main St,Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Nearby attractions of William M. Black

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque

Five Flags Center

Travel Dubuque (Iowa Welcome Center)

Cathedral of St Raphael

Fenelon Place Elevator Company

Fenelon Place Elevator

Stone Cliff Winery

Dubuque Shot Tower

Dubuque Museum of Art

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

4.7

(2.1K)

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Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque

Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque

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(1.5K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Five Flags Center

Five Flags Center

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(456)

Open 24 hours
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Travel Dubuque (Iowa Welcome Center)

Travel Dubuque (Iowa Welcome Center)

4.6

(33)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of William M. Black

Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy

1st & Main

The Lift

Caroline's Restaurant

Barrel House

Mason Dixon Saloon

Wicked Dame

Paul's Tavern

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Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy

Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy

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1st & Main

1st & Main

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Open until 2:00 AM
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The Lift

The Lift

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(210)

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Open until 2:00 AM
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Caroline's Restaurant

Caroline's Restaurant

4.1

(358)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of William M. Black

McCoy Jeweler

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Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley

Sorpresa Gifts

Hey Girl

Capri College

McCoy Jeweler

McCoy Jeweler

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(452)

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B-1 Yoga

B-1 Yoga

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(134)

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Gordon's Tuxedos & Suits

Gordon's Tuxedos & Suits

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(64)

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Creative Adventure Lab

Creative Adventure Lab

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(115)

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Reviews of William M. Black

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4.0
4y

Nice boat to get a feel of life in the 1930s on a steam boat. A lot of history living on the Mississippi River. As you would expect with an old metal boat it is a bit broken down and could use some more TLC but still worth the...

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5.0
6y

Very neat tour. Take time to listen to what the staff has say about the history along with reading the signs as you walk through. ...

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8y

Great place to learn more about dredging rivers in general, and some specifics of the...

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