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

Inscription. 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. It can be reached from the intersection of Lorillard Court and Findorff Court, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 738 Lorillard Court, Madison WI 53703, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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: 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.

American Tobacco Co. Warehouses image. Click for full size.

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 1,105 times since then and 32 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.