Starkweather in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Garver Feed & Supply Company
Theodore Hapke; Law, Law and Potter, Architects
| | 1906; Altered 1929 | |
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 27, 2022
1. Garver Feed & Supply Company Marker
This Romanesque style building was constructed by the U.S. Sugar Co. and used for beet sugar processing until 1924. The building was significantly altered under ownership of James Garver but retained characteristics of the style, particularly the arched window and door openings that define the first floor. The Garver Feed and Supply Company is significant to the history of local agricultural industry and commerce, specifically the livestock feed industry. Its innovative approach to the formulation of specialty mixed feed for livestock was based on a scientific understanding of nutritional needs.
Designated March 7, 1994
Madison Landmarks Commission
Erected by Madison Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 43° 5.684′ N, 89° 20.075′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Starkweather. It is on Garver Green 0.2 miles east of South Fair Oaks Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John M. Olin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Starkweather's Harried History (approx. Ό mile away); Olbrich Park (approx. Ό mile away); Third Lake Passage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riley House (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 27, 2022
2. Garver Feed & Supply Company Marker
The marker is to the left of the door in the center of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2022, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2022, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
