Property Record
114 N OUTAGAMIE ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | SAFTY TRUCK BRAKE COMPANY |
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| Other Name: | MACHINERY & SUPPLIES |
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| Reference Number: | 40272 |
| Location (Address): | 114 N OUTAGAMIE ST |
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| County: | Outagamie |
| City: | Appleton |
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| Year Built: | 1929 |
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| Survey Date: | 19912019 |
| Historic Use: | garage |
| Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
| Structural System: | Steel Frame |
| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Other Buildings On Site: | N |
| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Additional map codes are: FRV 5/14-16. Additional photo codes are: FRV 5/14-16 The business was founded in 1902 by Richard Miller, grandfather of the present owners (06/1981). Initially the company concentrated on making tools to help farmers deal with hay, but gradually moved into manufacture of other tools. The company reorganized and incorporated under its present name in 1914. At that time appleton could have been called the car mover capital of the world since there were 3 companies in Appleton. The tools, which were patented designs, are hand operated railroad car movers. The major consumers of this product are companies located on railroad sidings that need to move cars a few feet for loading. The design has changed little over the years. In addition to several different types of car movers, the company turns out safety car wrenches, pouring ladles, roller pry trucks for moving heavy crates, machinery and other bulky objects, springwinders, multi-power rippers and Hook-Kon spring looping tools. The building measures 60' x 101', is of brick construction with a concrete foundation. It is in excellent condition. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A.) "Advance's tools move big cars," POST CRESCENT, 05/28/1978. (B.) Outgamie Co. WI, Real Estate Tax Rolls- Appleton, 1925, 1930. Clarks First Addition, Lot 11, 12, 13. State Historical Society of Wisconsin, housed in the Area Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |