Property Record
2437 W FOND DU LAC AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Kling Mfg. Co. (Fly Nets) |
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| Other Name: | Milwaukee Sprayer Manufacturing |
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| Reference Number: | 117462 |
| Location (Address): | 2437 W FOND DU LAC AVE |
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| County: | Milwaukee |
| City: | Milwaukee |
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| Survey Date: | 1999 |
| Historic Use: | industrial bldg/manufacturing facility |
| Architectural Style: | Twentieth Century Commercial |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 0 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: This structure is representative of early 20th century multi-story commercial / industrial buildings. Constructed of Cream City Brick it is one of a few extant outside of the monomonee River Valley or major industrial corridors. No original building permit. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: George B. Kling is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He came to the United States in 1875 and first settled in Minnesota until he moved himself to MIwaukee in 1877. His manufacturing concern dealt with ropes, rope halters, twines, harness, saddles, bridles, whips, horse clothing and stable furnishings. The principle product was fly nets. Previously surveyed in 1979. Demolished prior to 1999. |
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| Bibliographic References: | 1. Sanborn Perris Ins. Maps, 1894, vol. 4, pl. 405. 2. Milwaukee of Today..., 1892, p. 168. 3. History of Milwaukee, 1881, p. 1281. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |