Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
O.R. Pieper Co. Grocers
Historic Third Ward
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 17, 2011
1. O.R. Pieper Co. Grocers Marker
National Register of Historic Places
O.R. Pieper Co., Grocers
Designed by Ringer & Son
Tour Site 48
1907
Erected by Historic Third Ward Walking Tour. (Marker Number 48.)
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 1907.
Location. 43° 1.91′ N, 87° 54.41′ 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: 158 North 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: W. Toepfer & Sons, Iron Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Milwaukee Fire Dept. Engine Co. #10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wirth, Hammel and Co., Horse Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Ward Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Isabella Ryder Building (within shouting distance
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Regarding O.R. Pieper Co. Grocers. The O.R. Pieper Co. commissioned architects Ringer & Son to design this grocery warehouse in 1907. Recently renovated and renamed the Broadway Theatre Center, the building is now the home of The Skylight Theater, Renaissance Theatreworks and the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. The current design of its main auditorium is based on the style of a turn-of-the-century European opera house. A law firm, as well as other performing arts groups occupy the office spaces in the building. - Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, November 17, 2011
2. O.R. Pieper Co., Grocers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 782 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
