National Register of Historic Places

Island Woolen Company Office Building

Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Listed
August 17, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000559

About this property

The Island Woolen Company Office Building is an office building located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States, along the Baraboo River. The "island" where the building is located is actually a horseshoe bend in the Baraboo River. In 1839–1840 a dam and sawmill was built across the Baraboo River. In 1863 The Island Woolen Mill was constructed on the east side of the bend, with a raceway constructed to deliver water to the mill. The mill operated mostly successfully through the 1800s and by the early 20th century needed more space. The office building was built in 1917 and housed offices for the Island Woolen Company. It was built in the prairie school style by Claude and Starck architects from Madison Wisconsin, McFetridge the owner of the company, who had worked with and consulted with Frank Lloyd Wright, contributed to the design and finish of the building. The mill and office building continued to operate until its closure in 1949. The mill's dam was removed in 1997.

Location

900 2nd Ave.
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
43.46957, -89.75674

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Sources

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When was Island Woolen Company Office Building listed on the National Register?

Island Woolen Company Office Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Island Woolen Company Office Building?

Island Woolen Company Office Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Island Woolen Company Office Building?

The period of significance for Island Woolen Company Office Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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