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Oscar C. Hansen was, in 1881, Vice President of Hansen's Empire Fur Factory and, by 1905, President of his own firm, O.C. Hansen Manufacturing Co., one of Milwaukee's 7 makers of gloves and mittens. The company specialized in "Built Like a Hand" gloves for "motoring, driving, dress, work and general wear". Hansen occupied this building for 8 years, followed by Middleton Mfg. Co., makers & dealers of hats, caps, gloves and mittens. By 1931, the building was used for printing, clothing mfr., and vending machine production. From 1946 to 1973 it provided office space for the Veteran's Administration and the GSA, and served as an Army induction center. The building is currently occupied by an auction service, an antique dealer, a microfilming business and a lithographer.
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207 N MILWAUKEE ST (AKA 318 E CHICAGO ST)
110936
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
311 E CHICAGO ST (AKA 180-90 N BROADWAY)
96392
Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
