National Register of Historic Places

Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill

Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Listed
December 22, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000124

About this property

The Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill is a textile mill in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Built in 1864, the mill was one of many wool- and flax-processing factories that opened during the American Civil War, due to a shortage of cotton textiles formerly supplied by southern states. The mill produced yarns, blankets, and flannels, and was the largest woolen mill west of Philadelphia in the 19th century. The mill closed in 1968 and has since become a commercial complex called the "Cedar Creek Settlement," containing restaurants and stores.

Location

Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
43.30127, -87.98848

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEECONOMICSARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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1862Civil War
7.2 mi

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When was Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill listed on the National Register?

Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill?

Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill?

The period of significance for Hilgen and Wittenberg Woolen Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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