Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Tobacco Co. Warehouses
1899 - 1901
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
1. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses Marker
These two buildings are the most substantial warehouses built in Madison to house the processing of leaf tobacco. From the Civil War until the 1940s, leaf tobacco was among Dane County's most lucrative crops. The tobacco grown in Wisconsin was typically used for chewing and cigar smoking, a hugely popular men's pastime before cigarettes eclipsed cigars after WW I. In their heyday over 350 men, boys, women and girls worked in these two buildings during the six month winter season.Designated March 2, 1992
Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 98.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1894.
Location. 43° 3.927′ N, 89° 23.49′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lorillard Court and Findorff Court, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brittingham Boat House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Doris Farmhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milwaukee Road Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dowling Apartments (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wiedenbeck-Dobelin Warehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Nolen Causeway (approx. 0.3 miles away); La Follette House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington Grade and Orthopedic School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
2. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses Marker
The marker is to the right of the main entrance of the southwest building.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
3. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses Marker
This is another view of the main entrance of the southwest building, with the northeast building visible to the right.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
4. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses
This is a view of the courtyard between the two buildings.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
5. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses
This is a view of the northwest end of the northeast building.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
6. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses
This is a view of the northeast ends of both buildings.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
7. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses
This is a view of the southwest building from the west.
Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
8. American Tobacco Co. Warehouses Marker
This is a view of the southwest building from the south.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 12, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
