Another view


Caldern Church


Klosterhof, Caldern, where Otto was born.

From William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas:

OTTO J. QUETSCH, boots and shoes, was born in Germany, August 10, 1858. Came to the United States with his parents in 1860, locating at Peru, Ill., where they resided about six years. Then removed to Milwaukee, Wis., but after a residence of only one year they returned to Illinois, and the next five years resided in Champaign. He then went to Chicago and was engaged about five years with the extensive and well-known firm of C. M. Henderson & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in boots and shoes. In April, 1882, Mr. Q. came to Kansas, locating at Emporia, and engaging in the boot and shoe business under the firm name of Quetsch & Doan. Although yet a young man, Mr. Q. is the sole resident partner, and the manager of the largest store in their line in the city, located on the corner of Commercial street (the principal business street of the city) and Sixth avenue. They keep a large and well selected stock and do an extensive business.

Approach to Caldern


View from the Klosterhof.