Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Schmidt's Auto, Inc.
39 North Park St.
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 30, 2012
1. Schmidt's Auto, Inc. Marker
Inscription.
Schmidt's Auto, Inc.. 39 North Park St.. Madison's oldest towing company, Schmidt's Auto, was founded in 1937 by Norbert and Viola Schmidt. Over the next 65 years, Norbert and his son, Lawrence, operated the business before Norbert's grandsons, Michael and John Schmidt, took over. In 2001, this 3rd generation business outgrew this location and moved their towing division to 1621 Beld St. and their parts division to 2121 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Madison's oldest towing company, Schmidt's Auto, was founded in 1937 by Norbert and Viola Schmidt. Over the next 65 years, Norbert and his son, Lawrence, operated the business before Norbert's grandsons, Michael and John Schmidt, took over. In 2001, this 3rd generation business outgrew this location and moved their towing division to 1621 Beld St. and their parts division to 2121 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 43° 4.152′ N, 89° 24.042′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of North Park Street and Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on North Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 North Park Street, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is on the Park Street side of UW-Madison's Newell Smith Residence Hall.
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 30, 2012
4. Schmidt's Auto, Inc. Marker
In this wide view of Newell Smith Residence Hall, the marker is in the middle of the building.
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 30, 2012
5. Newell Smith Residence Hall
This is a photo of the main entrance to the building, which is just south of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.