WASHINGTON
– Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that Department of the Interior, National Park Service has awarded a $125,000 grant to the Dubuque County Historical Society- Dubuque County Jail. The funds are through the Save America’s Treasures grant program.
The Dubuque County Jail is a National Historic Landmark built in 1857 that has suffered extensive water damage causing the foundation to crumble. These funds will help stabilize the foundation and repoint to prevent further damage from moisture and decay.