Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
O.C. Hansen Glove and Mitten Mfg. Co.
Historic Third Ward
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, July 29, 2011
1. O.C. Hansen Glove and Mitten Mfg. Co. Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
O.C. Hansen Glove and Mitten Mfg. Co.
Designed by
Ferry and Clas
Tour Site 8
1911
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 43° 2.094′ N, 87° 54.374′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. Marker is at the intersection of North Milwaukee Street and East St Paul Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Milwaukee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Otto Kuehn Leaf Tobacco Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Standard Paper Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway Produce Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); E.R. Godfrey & Sons Co. Commission House (about 300 feet away); Kalvelage Wholesale Commission House (about 300 feet away); Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #6
this page online
Regarding O.C. Hansen Glove and Mitten Mfg. Co.. In 1911, Ferry and Clas designed the O.C. Hansen Manufacturing Co. who specialized in "Built Like a Hand" gloves for motoring, driving, dress, work, and general wear. They occupied the building through 1919. From 1946 to 1973 it provided offices for the Veterans Administration and served as an Army induction center. Today, the building is undergoing renovations to become office and restaurant space. Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Also see . . .
1. Historic Third Ward (Milwaukee). Wikipedia entry; contains a link to the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on October 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historic Third Ward. Website homepage (Submitted on October 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, July 29, 2011
2. O.C. Hansen Glove and Mitten Mfg. Co.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,485 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
