Marquette in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wisconsin Wagon Company Factory
1903; Addition 1911
Designated October 15, 2002
Erected 2011 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 146.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1793.
Location. 43° 4.633′ N, 89° 22.604′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Marquette. Marker is at the intersection of South Blair Street and South Blair Street, on the right when traveling north on South Blair Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Railroad Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mattermore - Malaney House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nelson House (about 400 feet away); Emily Thompson House (about 400 feet away); Johann and Elsbeth Reiner Tree (about 400 feet away); Machinery Row (about 600 feet away); St. Patrick's Church (about 600 feet away); Tragedy of War (about 600 feet away); Madison Gas & Electric Company Powerhouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Regarding Wisconsin Wagon Company Factory. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "The Wisconsin Wagon Co. built this utilitarian building in two phases. It served as a warehouse and space for constructing and finishing horse-drawn wagons. By 1917 the company had transitioned to the production of auto bodies. The building is associated with the transition from horse-drawn transportation to the automobile. It is also an excellent example of a building type known as the 'textile mill industrial loft' - a long, narrow, multi-story building with an open floor plan to accommodate industrial machinery."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on December 7, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.