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This five story manufacturing building was originally built by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in 1929. In 1958, Plant #3 became the production location for the new Mirro-Craft welded aluminum runabout pleasure boat. Production of the Mirro-Craft runabout continued in Plant #3 until 1962 when production was moved to a new facility. The building was leased to several tenants for various manufacturing and warehousing purposes in the 1960s. Plant #3 was sold in 1981 to Berkedal and Shimek, a candy and tobacco distributor. Mirro Plant #3 is currently vacant.
1. Telephone interview - Berkedal and Shimek Wholesalers, July 15, 1986.
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2402 Franklin St
16000475
Located in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County
Aluminum Space Age Toys
This toy helmet, the Satellite Explorer, was made by the Mirro Aluminum Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin between 1956 and 1966. George and Marion Hunt purchased the helmet for their son, Bob, and da...
