Caradco is the oldest manufacturer of wooden

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Company, Caradco traces its history back to 1856.

History

The company was founded in

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. For many years it was known as Carr, Adams, and Collier - from which the Caradco name is derived. Examples of Caradco woodwork can still be found within the

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and other well-known buildings. The company operated a manufacturing plant in Dubuque for many years until it moved operations out of the area.

In media

Portions of the movie F.I.S.T. were filmed at the former Caradco

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. The plant was outfitted with new windows, which were then smashed on purpose for the film, and the windows were then replaced before the end of filming.

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