Port Edwards in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Edwards Jr. Office Building
Photographed By Keith L, January 10, 2012
1. John Edwards Jr. Office Building Marker
Inscription.
John Edwards Jr. Office Building. . In 1872, John Edwards Jr. became the sole owner of the Edwards and Clinton sawmill in Port Edwards, plus several other business ventures that included a general store, post office, boarding house, farming interests and land speculations. In order to administer all these business endeavors, Edwards built the office building shown here. It was located on the riverbank at the south end of the village. Proud of his achievements and his new office building, he crowned the structure with this escutcheon, placing it on the peak of the roof. , John Edwards and Company made a natural transition from lumber production to manufacturing pulp and paper in 1895, the company now being renamed John Edwards Manufacturing Company. Then in 1908, upon the merger of three paper mills in the area, the building was expanded and became the corporate headquarters of Nekoosa Edwards Paper company. It served as such until 1961 when a new building was erected. The old office building was demolished. However, the escutcheon was preserved and hung in the hall of the new office until being moved in 2010 to this site where it remains a symbol of pride.
In 1872, John Edwards Jr. became the sole owner of the Edwards and Clinton sawmill in Port Edwards, plus several other business ventures that included a general store, post office, boarding house, farming interests and land speculations. In order to administer all these business endeavors, Edwards built the office building shown here. It was located on the riverbank at the south end of the village. Proud of his achievements and his new office building, he crowned the structure with this escutcheon, placing it on the peak of the roof.
John Edwards and Company made a natural transition from lumber production to manufacturing pulp and paper in 1895, the company now being renamed John Edwards Manufacturing Company. Then in 1908, upon the merger of three paper mills in the area, the building was expanded and became the corporate headquarters of Nekoosa Edwards Paper company. It served as such until 1961 when a new building was erected. The old office building was demolished. However, the escutcheon was preserved and hung in the hall of the new office until being moved in 2010 to this site where it remains a symbol of pride.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 44° 21.234′ N, 89° 51.599′ W. Marker
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is in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, in Wood County. Marker is on Jackson Avenue west of Wisconsin River Drive (Wisconsin Highway 54 / 73), on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Alexander House, a center for art and history. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards WI 54469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
