Black River Falls in Jackson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hoffman Construction Company
Historical Jackson County, Wis.
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 3, 2012
1. Hoffman Construction Company Marker
In the early 1900's Peter J. Hoffman organized a dray line & road construction business. Horse & mule teams pulled wagons & slip dirt scrapes. His wife Anna collected the bills. The construction company had 10 employees.
In 1927 Hoffman Construction incorporated. Duane, Peter's son, joined the company. Gas and diesel bulldozers replaced horse & mule power. The company contracted with the Wisconsin Highway Commission & built many highways in Western Wisconsin.
In the 1950's and 1960's Peter & David, Duane's sons joined the company. They later bought the company as co-owners in 1982. Today, Paul & Jim, Peter's sons and Mark & Kristine David's son & daughter joined the company in 1989. The fourth generation construction co. now employs over 250 people. Yearly contracts with Wis. Dept. of Transportation total $12$25 million.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 44° 17.711′ N, 90° 50.849′ W. Marker is in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, in Jackson County. Marker is on North Water Street (U.S. 12) north of Main Street (State Highway
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lunda Construction Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Moe Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfaffsprairie Farm (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Wood-Spaulding Saw Mill (about 700 feet away); Hagen's A&W (approx. 0.2 miles away); Field of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cpl. Mitchell RedCloud Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson County Veterans Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Black River Falls.
More about this marker. captions, upper left to upper right:
1915 · Horse and Mule Teams.
Peter J.
Founder, Peter J.
Duane
David
1948 · Duane Hoffman on Site.
A dray was a type of wagon used to carry heavy loads. A dray line were those who lined up to do the loading or unloading. Slips were used to scrape up and transport dirt.
The marker was painted in 2004 by local artist Susan Sampson.
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 3, 2012
2. Hoffman Construction Company Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 3, 2012
3. Mural Immediately Left of the Marker
Celebrating Over 150 Years The Republican Party Jackson County
A. Lincoln R. Reagan T. Roosevelt D. Eisenhower
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
