Trenkenschuh

Peter F. Trenkenschuh, born in Rock Island in 1875, has established himself as a leading contractor and builder in the city through dedication and skill. His successful career is reflected in numerous notable structures and ongoing large contracts. A member of a German immigrant family, he married Louise M. Nold in 1902, with whom he had two children. Educated locally, he began his trade at sixteen and has since been active in Masonic organizations and local politics as a Republican and former alderman. His character is marked by integrity and a commitment to community.