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By Gordon Govier, June 24, 2010
Madison Factory District
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
1 ► Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison, Marquette — John A. Johnson made Madison's Factory District Flourish The Madison Heritage Series —  |
| John A. Johnson made a bold move when he co-founded an agricultural implement company in Madison in 1880. Many civic leaders opposed manufacturing, fearing the workers would lower the city's moral and intellectual tone. But Johnson proved his . . . — — Map (db m32919) HM | |||
| 2 ► Wisconsin, Dane County, Madison, Marquette — 162 — Gisholt Machine Company Manufacturing Complex 1899-1901; 1911; 1946 — |
| The Gisholt Machine Company site encompasses an expansive complex and is made up of three Neoclassical Revival style brick buildings: The 1899-1901 factory, the 1911 office building, and the 1946 engineering building. The company produced . . . — — Map (db m52106) HM | |||