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2748 N 32ND ST

Historic Name:
Romadka Brothers Co.

Other Name:
Briggs & Stratton

Reference Number:
111593

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Property Location

Location (Address)

2748 N 32ND ST

County

Milwaukee

City/Village

Milwaukee

Township

Unincorporated community

Town

Range

Direction

Section

Quarter Section

Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built

1906

Additions

C. 1908

Survey Date

1980,2016

Historic Use

industrial bldg/manufacturing facility

Architectural Style

Commercial Vernacular

Structural System

Wall Material

Brick

Architect

Other Buildings On Site

Demolished

No

Demolished Date

Additional Comments

Architectural Statement: The North 32nd Street plant of the Briggs and Stratton Corporation is a sprawling maze of industrial buildings spread over various blocks. Covering a range of style and periods, the existing structures have been well adapted to manufacturing use. Historical Statement: Briggs and Stratton Corporation was founded in 1909 and initially produced automotive components, principally a battery ignition system. It originally occupied one floor of rented space on Clybourn. Since WWII it claims to be the undisputed world leader in the production of single cylinder, four cycle gasoline engines and automotive locks and keys. The main office is at 3300 N. 124th with additional plants at 1706 S. 68th Street and 2748 N. 32nd Street. 2016 - resurveyed, appearance unchanged. Property consists of cream brick industrial lofts in a U-plan with red brick office at center. Office has stone trim and accents and peaked parapets at the corners of the facade and entry portico.

Bibliographic References

Milwaukee Journal, November 12, 1975. Milwaukee Sentinel, January 25, 1966. Sanborn Insurance Maps, 1894, vol. 4, pl. 411. Briggs & Stratton Corporation, “The History of Briggs & Stratton” (Briggs & Stratton Corporation, 1985), 1–6, 20, Briggs & Stratton Company Collection, Milwaukee County Historical Society. Jeffrey L. Rodengen, The Legend of Briggs & Stratton (Write Stuff Syndicate, 1995), 79–80.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name

West Center-North 32nd Industrial Historic District

National Register Listing Date

Mar 23, 2020

State Register Listing Date

Aug 16, 2019

Contributing

Yes

industrial bldg/manufacturing facility Commercial Vernacular

Milwaukee
County

Milwaukee
Community

1900-1909
Decade

National and State Register Listing

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