Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Standard Bedding Co.
Historic Third Ward
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 1, 2011
1. Standard Bedding Co. Marker
National Register of Historic Places
Standard Bedding Co.
Designed by R. Messmer & Bros.
Tour Site 62
1913
Erected by Historic Third Ward Walking Tour. (Marker Number 62.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 43° 1.957′ N, 87° 54.375′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. It is on East Chicago Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 E Chicago 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: A.W. Rich Shoe Co. (a few steps from this marker); Phoenix Knitting Plant #3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Knitting Co. Plant #4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Knitting Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Milwaukee Fire Dept. Engine Co. #10 (within shouting distance of this marker); American Candy Company (within shouting distance of this marker); American Wholesale Grocery Company
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Regarding Standard Bedding Co.. Built in 1913 by architects R. Messmer & Brothers, Inc., the structure housed the Standard Bedding Co., which manufactured feather mattresses at the location for 20 years. In 1990, Triad Engineering renovated the building and currently occupies the site along with Thiel Visual Design, Neroli Salon & Spa and several other offices.
- Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 1, 2011
2. Standard Bedding Co.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
