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Property Record

438 MAIN ST E

Historic Name:
Hintzman Building
Other Name:
Van's Appliances
Reference Number:
45139

Property Location

Location (Address)
438 MAIN ST E
County
Dunn
City/Village
Menomonie
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1912
Additions
Survey Date
1978
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
Frank Hintzman was born in Germany in 1866 and immigrated to the United States in 1881. He initially settled in Texas but moved to Wisconsin one year later. Eventually, Hintzman joined forces with Hans Swenby to establish the Hintzman & Swenby Furniture and Undertaking Business. After three years of business together, Hintzman bought out Swenby, and in 1914, Hintzman moved into this building. He used the second floor as a showroom for his caskets and other undertaking materials. Hintzman's business made him a highly regarded, affluent member of society. He was also involved in the Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Modern Woodmen of America (a fraternal benefit society).
Bibliographic References
Menomonie Historic District Walking Tour brochure, 2015.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Menomonie Downtown Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Jul 14, 1986
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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