Property Record
2317 WINNEBAGO ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | French Battery and Carbon Company |
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| Other Name: | Ray-O-Vac Industrial Plant |
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| Reference Number: | 116051 |
| Location (Address): | 2317 WINNEBAGO ST |
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| County: | Dane |
| City: | Madison |
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| Year Built: | 1915 |
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| Survey Date: | 1983 |
| Historic Use: | industrial building |
| Architectural Style: | Astylistic Utilitarian Building |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | Yes |
| Demolished Date: | 2007 |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | Map code 0710-061-3425-0. 1987- The French Battery Co. was founded in 1906 Named in honor of the Frenchman who developed its first battery, the firm operated briefly in Chicago before moving to Madison. With the technical advice of C.F. Burgess of the UW's Chemical Engineering Department, the company produced batteries for all types of appliances including telephones, ignition switches, flashlights and radios. The company built this 1-story plant in 1916, and added two floors in the same style in 1920. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Plaque on building. Tax records. Schenk-Atwood Neighborhood walking tour guide. Madison Landmarks Commission and Atwood Community Center, 1987. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |