Property Record
2313 S 16TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Trane Company Factory No. 2 |
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| Other Name: | Trane Plant #2 |
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| Reference Number: | 34354 |
| Location (Address): | 2313 S 16TH ST |
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| County: | La Crosse |
| City: | La Crosse |
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| Year Built: | 1930 |
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| Additions: | 1939 1936 1949 |
| Survey Date: | 1996 |
| Historic Use: | industrial bldg/manufacturing facility |
| Architectural Style: | Other Vernacular |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Add: Parkinson and Dockendorff |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | One-story brick industrial building with elevations broken by brick piers or butresses with multi-paned window walls between white belt courses and trim. Historically important because it is the earliest known extant building associated with the Trane Company, this structure has maintained good architectural integrity. Trane became one of the major employers of the city. In 1919, James Trane and Son patented a new heating system. This factory was built for that purpose. The original factory building was constructed of steel, concrete and brick by Peter Nelson and Son. The addition in 1936 was constructed by Theo Molzahn and Sons and the 1936 addition was constructed by Ben Nelson. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. La Crosse Tribune, 9 March 1939, 12 January 1949, 29 May 1930, 16 February 1936, 5 December 1936. B. Sanborn Map Co., City of La Crosse, 1906 revised 1934-1943. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |