Tenney-Lapham in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Badger State Shoe Factory
Ferdinand Kronenberg, Architect
— 1910 —
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
1. Badger State Shoe Factory Marker
Albert and Henry Atkins founded the Badger State Shoe Factory in Milwaukee in 1893. They expanded production to Madison in 1900 and in 1910 constructed this building to consolidate manufacturing operations. Significant for its association with turn of the century industrial expansion in Madison, this was the only large shoe factory in the city. The work of Madison architect Ferdinand Kronenberg, its progressive design included an exterior with understated classical elements and a modern interior having an open plan, which was ventilated and lit by 225 double hung windows.
Designated August 7, 1989
Erected 2011 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 89.)
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 year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 43° 4.877′ N, 89° 22.723′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Tenney-Lapham. Marker is at the intersection of North Blount Street and East Dayton Street on North Blount Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 North Blount 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.
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Regarding Badger State Shoe Factory. According to the Madison Landmarks commission, "From East Johnson Street a broad, level plain stretches across the isthmus to the Third Lake ridge that borders Lake Monona. Originally, this plain was the 'Great Central Marsh,' a barrier to development as long as it remained unfilled. Once filling began in the 1890s, however, much of the new land was developed for Madison's first modern industrial concerns.
"One of the finest remaining examples of this industrial past is the six-story brick building constructed for the Badger State Shoe company, organized in Milwaukee in 1893 by Albert and Henry Atkins. In 1900 the company opened a new factory on Madison's
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
2. Badger State Shoe Factory Marker
The marker is on the west corner of the building, on the left in this photo. In the foreground is the Here was Madison’s first African-American neighborhood marker across the street.
Also see . . . The Historic Das Kronenberg Condos. Mad City Dream Homes website entry (Submitted on January 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Architecture
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
3. Badger State Shoe Factory Marker
This is the south corner of the building. The marker is on the left.
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
4. Badger State Shoe Factory Building
This is the north corner of the building.
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
5. Das Kronenberg Condos Entrance
This is the main entrance to the condos that are the current use of the Badger State Shoe Factory building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 3,076 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on November 8, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
