Weyenberg Shoe Factory, Shoe factory in Beaver Dam, United States.
The Weyenberg Shoe Factory is a three-story red brick building with large windows along North Spring Street. It has been converted into residential apartments while keeping its original architectural character.
The factory started making shoes in 1919 and continued production until 1994. It employed many workers from the community over its 75-year operation.
The building shows how local shoemakers shifted to large-scale production and shaped their community. Walking past it today, you can sense the role it played in the town's working life.
The building sits on North Spring Street and is easy to spot from the road. Since it now serves as residences, you can best appreciate it by viewing the exterior and its architectural features.
The building received official recognition on both the National Register of Historic Places and Wisconsin State Register in 2000. This dual listing honors its importance as a record of American industrial heritage.
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