Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Patek Brothers, Paint, Oil & Glass Manufacturers
Historic Third Ward
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, January 11, 2012
1. Patek Brothers, Paint, Oil & Glass Manufacturers Marker
National Register of Historic Places
Patek Brothers paint, oil & glass manufacturers
Designed by Schnetzky & Son
Tour Site 25
1914-15
Erected by Historic Third Ward Walking Tour. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 43° 1.992′ N, 87° 54.535′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. Marker is on North Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 N Water St, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. S. Jung Company Liquor Wholesale (a few steps from this marker); W.P. Reilly & Bros. (a few steps from this marker); George Ziegler & Co. Candy Manufacturers (within shouting distance of this marker); Cawker Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Friend & Marks Co., Clothiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoffmann & Sons Co. Grocers (within shouting distance of this marker); Monarch Manufacturing Co., Clothiers
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Regarding Patek Brothers, Paint, Oil & Glass Manufacturers. In 1914 Schnetzky & Son designed this building as a factory for Patek Brothers, a high-grade paint, oil and glass company. The building was described in 1922 as a "thoroughly modern" and "up-to-date" factory by the day's standards. Today, Mitchell Leather utilizes the space for its factory, offices and retail showroom. - Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, November 1, 2011
2. Patek Brothers, Paint, Oil & Glass Manufacturers Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,134 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
