Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kalvelage Wholesale Commission House
Historic Third Ward
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 1, 2011
1. Kalvelage Wholesale Commission House Marker
Erected by Historic Third Ward. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 43° 2.06′ N, 87° 54.427′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. It is on North Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316-22 N Broadway, 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: Baumbach Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway Produce Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Jewett & Sherman Co. Merchant Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Roundy, Peckham & Dexter Co. Grocers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Lynching George Marshall Clark
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Regarding Kalvelage Wholesale Commission House. In 1909 Carl Ringer & Son designed the Kalvelage wholesale commission house. Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers continued operations throughout the building's history. It is currently owned by Jennaro Brothers. - Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 1, 2011
2. Kalvelage Wholesale Commission House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
