Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Candy Company
Historic Third Ward Walking Tour Site 53
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
Designed by
Charles Crane
Tour Site 53
1902
Erected by Historic Third Ward. (Marker Number 53.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 43° 1.949′ N, 87° 54.433′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Chicago Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 North Broadway, 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. Phoenix Knitting Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Isabella Ryder Building (within shouting distance of this marker); American Wholesale Grocery Company (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); G. Patek Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Cohen Brothers Manufacturing Company, Clothiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Rohnert Coffee Roasting Factory (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Regarding American Candy Company. The American Candy Co. made fine chocolates and assorted candies in this 1902 building designed by Charles Crane. In the 1940's the warehouse was utilized first by Boston Store for storage and then by Pro-Pac for a war materials processing plant. Rauschenberger Co., a manufacturer of twine, cordage and hair goods, operated at this location since 1950. Renovated and converted to condominiums in 2003. First floor retail includes Broadway Paper and Colleen Horner Kitchen Bath Tile Stone.
[From the Historic Walking Tour brochure]
Also see . . .
1. Historic Third Ward (Milwaukee). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historic Third Ward. Website homepage (Submitted on November 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,372 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.