Maquoketa Company–Clinton Machine Company Administration Building, Streamline Moderne office building in Maquoketa, United States.
This building is a single-story brick structure with a basement from the 1940s. Rounded corners and clean lines show the Streamline Moderne style that was popular in industrial design of that era.
The administration building was built between 1945 and 1947 and first served as headquarters for the Maquoketa Company. Later, Clinton Machine Company took over and used it for decades as their business center.
The building reflects the local industrial culture and shows how factory work shaped the town's identity. It tells the story of when craftsmanship and mass production worked together.
The building sits on East Maple Street and is accessible to visitors. Plan your visit during standard hours and keep in mind it is a historical structure with basic facilities.
This building is the only remaining structure from a massive industrial complex that once produced millions of engines. The complex was once among the region's largest employers and shaped the area's economic history.
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