Tenney-Lapham in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison

Photographed by William J. Toman, June 13, 2010

1. Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison Marker

Inscription. Once located at this site on North Blount Street, the Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison operated from 1940 until its closing in 1956. Founded by Lawrence Rabbitt and Reuben Sand, the company was one of the largest manufacturers of figurines in the world and distributed up to 500,000 pieces annually. The vases, figurines, and salt and pepper sets, designed chiefly by Betty Harrington, were known nationally for their great originality and consistently high standards of manufacture.

Erected 1997 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 351.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 4.807′ N, 89° 22.645′ W. Marker was in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It was in Tenney-Lapham. It was on North Blount Street just north of East Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8-12 North Blount Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Wisconsin. It was also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: City Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Miller House (about 500 feet away); Badger State Shoe Factory (about 500 feet away); Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence (about 500 feet away); Here was Madison’s first African-American neighborhood (about 600 feet away); City Horse Barn (about 700 feet away); Madison Gas & Electric Company Powerhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mattermore - Malaney House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Additional commentary.
1.
This marker has been removed from the Wisconsin State Historical Society's official list of historical markers.

— Submitted August 14, 2024, by Joshua Mayer of Lake Mills, Us-0-wi.

Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison Marker Pole image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman

2. Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison Marker Pole

The marker is missing.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,636 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on October 30, 2014, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.