Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
G. Patek Warehouse
Historic Third Ward
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, January 11, 2012
1. G. Patek Warehouse Marker
National Register of Historic Places
G. Patek Warehouse
Designed by A.C. Eschweiler
First Occupant Columbia Knitting Co.
Tour Site 58
1904
Erected by Historic Third Ward Walking Tour. (Marker Number 58.)
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 1904.
Location. 43° 1.979′ N, 87° 54.442′ 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 south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 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: Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory (a few steps from this marker); American Wholesale Grocery Company (a few steps from this marker); Hambach Store and Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); American Candy Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Knitting Works (within
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Regarding G. Patek Warehouse. A.C. Eschweiler designed the Craftsman style G. Patek Warehouse in 1904. The Columbia Knitting Company first occupied the building. Since then uses have included storage and the manufacturing of Fanny Farmer Candy, liquor and coffee. Rudig Trophies bought the building and utilized it for offices, retail showrooms and trophy assembly operations. Showcase Awards and Promotions and Hot*Pop are current occupants.
- Historic Third Ward Walking Tour brochure
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, January 11, 2012
2. G. Patek Warehouse
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
