Property Record
639 MONROE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | G.H. Brickner Woolen Mills |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 27783 |
| Location (Address): | 639 MONROE ST |
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| County: | Sheboygan |
| City: | Sheboygan Falls |
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| Year Built: | 1879 |
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| Additions: | 1884 1920 |
| Survey Date: | 1975 |
| Historic Use: | industrial bldg/manufacturing facility |
| Architectural Style: | Astylistic Utilitarian Building |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Downtown Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 12/27/1984 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History. This 4.5 story cream brick building decorated with applied pilasters was built in 1879-1880 next to the falls to house the major industry in Sheboygan Falls. Operated by both steam and water power, in 1992 it was renovated into 35 housing units.[A] "Built in 1879, the Woolen Mill was the out-growth of two prior mills. The mill produced woolen shawls, coatings, suiting, dress goods and blankets. The building was operated by both steam and water power. It was supplied with automatic fire-sprinklers, two powerful pumps, and even it's own organized fire department. In 1992, Brickner Woolen Mills was renovated into 35 housing units." |
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| Bibliographic References: | [A] Walking Tour pamphlet. Take a Walk on Main Street: Historic Walking Tours in Wisconsin's Main Street Communities, Wisconsin Main Street Program, 1998. Feldman Building Project a Go, Sheboygan Press, Oct 29, 1991. Discovering Historic Sheboygan Falls Walking Tour, not dated. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |