Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory
Historic Third Ward
National Register of Historic Places
Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory
Designed by Robert Messmer
Tour Site 59
1913
Erected by Historic Third Ward Walking Tour. (Marker Number 59.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 43° 1.987′ N, 87° 54.442′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. Marker is on North Broadway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 N Broadway, 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. G. Patek Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Hambach Store and Residence (a few steps from this marker); American Wholesale Grocery Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Roundy, Peckham & Dexter Co. Grocers (within shouting distance of this marker); American Candy Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Knitting Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Cohen Brothers Manufacturing Company, Clothiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phoenix Knitting Plant #3 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Regarding Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory. In 1913, Robert Messmer designed the Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory. By 1945, the building housed five coffee roasting firms. Swig, a restaurant, occupies the first floor.
Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.