Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4
Historic Third Ward
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, March 30, 2011
1. Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4 Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4
Designed by
O.C. Uehling
Tour Site 1
c. 1917
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 43° 1.978′ N, 87° 54.36′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. It is at the intersection of North Milwaukee Street (State Highway 32) and East Chicago Street, on the right when traveling south on North Milwaukee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Phoenix Knitting Plant #3 (within shouting distance of this marker); A.W. Rich Shoe Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Standard Bedding Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Heller Elevator Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phoenix Knitting Works (about 300 feet away); American Wholesale Grocery Company (about 300 feet away); G. Patek Warehouse
this page online
Regarding Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4. In 1917, architect O.C Uehling designed the Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4 to house Phoenix's dyeing, washing, and knitting operations. Renovated and renamed the Phoenix Building in 1980, this seven story building is home to the Historic Third Ward Association, the Herzfeld Foundation, and the Penworthy Company. Numerous other businesses in the Phoenix Building include ad agencies, law firms, investment banking firms and more. -Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Also see . . .
1. Historic Third Ward (Milwaukee). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 10, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historic Third Ward. Website homepage (Submitted on November 10, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 29, 2011
2. Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4
Marker is located by the door in front of the postal truck
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 29, 2011
3. Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4
looking southwest
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
