American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex facts for kids

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American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
A building in the complex.
Location	651 W. Doty St., Madison, Wisconsin
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built	1899-1901
Architect	Claude and Starck
Architectural style	Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements
NRHP reference No.	03000580
Added to NRHP	June 26, 2003

The American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex is a group of historic buildings located in Madison, Wisconsin. These large buildings were once used to store tobacco. Today, they have been given a new life as modern apartments.

What is the American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex?

This complex is a collection of old storage buildings. They were built between 1899 and 1901. These buildings are a great example of architecture from the late 1800s and early 1900s. They show how factories and storage places looked back then.

A Look at the History

The buildings were first owned by the American Tobacco Company. This company was very big in the tobacco business. They used these warehouses to store their products. In 1919, another company, the Lorillard Tobacco Company, bought the buildings. They continued to use them for storage.

From Tobacco to Homes

For many years, the buildings served as warehouses. But times changed, and they were no longer needed for tobacco storage. Instead of tearing them down, the buildings were saved. They were carefully changed into apartments. These new homes are now called the 'Tobacco Lofts'. It's cool how old buildings can get a new purpose!

Why Are These Buildings Special?

The American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex is important because of its history and architecture. In 2003, the site was added to the State and the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the buildings. It means they are recognized for their historical value.