Buzza Company Building facts for kids
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Buzza Company Building
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Original wing of the Buzza Company Building from the south
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1006 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Area | 2.36 acres (0.96 ha) |
| Built | 1907, enlarged 1923-1927 |
| Architect | James Allen MacLeod; Magney & Tusler |
| NRHP reference No. | 11001039 |
| Added to NRHP | January 24, 2012 |
The Buzza Company Building is a historic building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This means it's an important building recognized for its history.
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A Building's Journey Through Time
The Buzza Company Building has a long and interesting story. It was first built in 1907. Back then, it was home to the Self-Threading Needle Company. The building cost about $55,000 to construct.
The Buzza Company Takes Over
In 1923, a new company moved in: the Buzza Company. They were famous for making greeting cards. The company grew very fast. George Buzza, the owner, even said they quickly outgrew their new space!
Expanding for Greeting Cards
To make more greeting cards, the Buzza Company added a large new section. This part cost $200,000 and was designed by local architects Magney & Tusler. Later, they built another big addition. This was a five-story building with a tall tower that spelled out "BUZZA." This addition cost $150,000.
From Cards to War Production
The building was the main place where Buzza Company designed greeting cards. This lasted from 1923 until 1942. After that, the company closed down. During World War II, the building was used by Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company. They used it to make important items for the war effort.
