Nis Peter Work

As printed in 1911

NIS PETER WORK.

The name of Nis Peter Work, one of the best known citizens of Clinton, Iowa, stands out prominently in the architectural world. He has by persistent endeavor and the application of right principles, properly exercised, forged his way to the front in one of the most exacting of vocations and has shown by his course and attitude toward his fellow men that he is deserving of the large success that has attended his efforts and of the high esteem in which he is held.

Mr. Work was born March 22. t86i. in north Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and he is the son of Peter and Anna Work. Both natives of Denmark. His father was a corporal in the army. Both he and his wife lived and died in the old country. They were honest and hard-working people.

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Street, Clinton, and three residences in Clmrlotte, Iowa, and has done much other work that stamps him as a leader in his line. That his work is eminently satisfactory and is meeting with general approval is attested by the many testimonials that his patrons are furnishing, verbal and written. In quoting two of these we will be able to learn something of how his work is appreciated.

F. W. Jericho, proprietor of the drug firms hearing his name at Fairfield, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and the one in Moline, Illinois, in which he is interested, writes: "To Whom It May Concern: I take pleasure in recommending N. P. Work as a first-class, up-to-date architect. I have just finished a six-thousand-dollar dwelling of which he drew the plans, and I am more than pleased with same. There were no extras to pay for, so you may know the plans were complete and drawn up carefully." C. C. Risk writes as follows of Mr. Work's ability as an architect: "I take pleasure in recommending N. P. Work, architect, of Fairfield, Iowa, who drew the plans for my store front, and I am very well pleased with his work. More than that, I can recommend him as a painstaking, honest man and one that is willing at all times to give you good, valuable advice in the building line. Give him a call."

Politically, Mr. Work is independent, preferring to vote for the man rather than the party. Religiously, he is a Lutheran, and belongs to the Masonic order, also the Dane Society of Clinton. He takes an interest in church and fraternal work and is always ready to do his part.

Mr. Work was married on September 28, 1882, to Marie May, of Sabula, Iowa, and this union has resulted in the birth of the following children: Nissen and Peter are living in Clinton; Marie is the wife of Ray Mulkins, of Fairfield, Iowa.

As printed in Wolfe's history of Clinton County, Iowa (1911). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.