Arnold F. Meyer & Co. facts for kids

Arnold F. Meyer and his company, the Arnold F. Meyer & Co., were builders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They were known for constructing many buildings, especially homes, using unique designs by a famous architect named Ernest Flagg. Many of these buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are important historical sites.

Building Unique Homes

Before starting his own company, Arnold F. Meyer worked with the Rath Construction Company. There, he learned about special ways to build smaller homes from architect Ernest Flagg. Flagg had specific ideas for making houses that were well-built and often had a distinct look.

In 1924, Meyer decided to start his own business, the Arnold F. Meyer & Company, Inc. His goal was to build small homes using these special methods he learned from Flagg. The company started by building four houses for people Meyer knew.

A Short but Busy Time

Even though Arnold F. Meyer & Company was only in business for a short time, they were quite busy! They built at least 25 homes in total. However, the company stopped operating by the end of 1925. Despite its short history, the homes they built are still recognized today for their unique design and historical value.

Famous Buildings by Meyer

Many of the homes built by Arnold F. Meyer or his company are now on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important parts of history and architecture. Here are some of the notable houses they built:

• Rufus Arndt House, 4524 N. Cramer St., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Barfield-Staples House, 5461—5463 Danbury Rd., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Thomas Bossert House, 2614 E. Menlo Blvd., Shorewood, Wisconsin
• Erwin Cords House, 1913 E. Olive St., Shorewood, Wisconsin
• H. R. Davis House, 6839 Cedar St., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• J. H. Fiebing House, 7707 Stickney, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Otto F. Fiebing House, 302 N. Hawley Rd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• George Gabel House, 4600 N. Cramer St., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Warren B. George House, 7105 Grand Pkwy., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Paul S. Grant House, 984 E. Circle Dr., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Harrison Hardie House, 4540 N. Cramer St., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Horace W. Hatch House, 739 E. Beaumont, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Seneca W. & Bertha Hatch House, 3821 N. Prospect Ave., Shorewood, Wisconsin
• Alfred M. Hoelz House, 3449—3451 Frederick Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Willis Hopkins House, 325 Glenview, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Halbert D. Jenkins House, 1028 E. Lexington Blvd., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• John F. McEwens House, 829 E. Lake Forest, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Henry A. Meyer House, 3559 N. Summit Ave., Shorewood, Wisconsin
• Starke Meyer House, 7896 N. Club Circle, Fox Point, Wisconsin
• George E. Morgan House, 4448 N. Maryland Ave., Shorewood, Wisconsin
• Pearl C. Norton House, 2021 Church St., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Frederick Sperling House, 1016 E. Lexington Blvd., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• William Van Altena House, 1916 E. Glendale, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• G. B. Van Devan House, 4601 N. Murray Ave., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
• Frank J. Williams House, 912 E. Lexington Blvd., Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin