Downtown in Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Evansville Woolen Mill
Built, c. 1889
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
1. Evansville Woolen Mill Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 37° 58.578′ N, 87° 34.411′ W. Marker is in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Northwest 5th Street and Bond Street, on the left when traveling north on Northwest 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 NW 5th St, Evansville IN 47708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zion Evangelical Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Railway Station (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vanderburgh County World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wabash and Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel Hugh McGary, Jr. / McGary's Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sheriff's Residence and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vanderburgh County World War I Honor Roll
this page online
Regarding Evansville Woolen Mill. Excerpts from the National Register application:
The Charles Leich & Company is the only preserved component of what was originally the Evansville Woolen Mill factory complex. The site itself was first a locus for the Evansville textile industry when John W. Gruen made the shift from “cottage” weaver to textile manufacturer in 1865 and began producing an extensive line of loom products including “jeans, satinet, linsy, stocking yarn, blankets, flannel cloth, and etc.” By 1873, the Gruen concern was merged with the Evansville Woolen Mill, an enterprise dating from 1870 which continued in operation at this location until the early 20th century.
…The Leich company, forced to relocate after a fire destroyed their downtown pharmaceutical warerooms, purchased the old mill building in 1914 and engaged local architect Harry E. Boyle to remodel it to accommodate their wholesale operations.
Also see . . .
1. Charles Leich & Co. Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
2. Evansville Woolen Mill Marker
National Register plaque is on the right side wall inside the alcove. The plaque on the left reads “Chas. Leich and Company Established 1854”.
2. Woolen Mill Office Building (PDF). This leasing brochure contains details, history and photographs of the historic structure. (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
3. Former Evansville Woolen Mill
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
