Madison Brass Works facts for kids
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| Location | 206-214 Waubesa St. Madison, Wisconsin |
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| NRHP reference No. | 16000738 |
| Added to NRHP | October 24, 2016 |
The Madison Brass Works building is an important historical site located in Madison, Wisconsin. For many years, it was a busy factory where special metal parts were made from a material called brass.
What Was Madison Brass Works?
Madison Brass Works was a company that made things from brass. Brass is a strong, yellowish metal. It's made by mixing two other metals: copper and zinc. This company specialized in making "fittings" and "castings."
What Did They Make?
- Fittings are small parts that connect things, like pipes or machines. Think of them like connectors that help different parts work together.
- Castings are metal objects made by pouring melted metal into a mold. Once the metal cools and hardens, it takes the shape of the mold. This allows for complex shapes to be created.
The Madison Brass Works was the main company making these kinds of brass products in the Madison, Wisconsin area. They also sold their products to other big cities nearby, including Milwaukee, Racine, and Chicago.
What Happened to the Company?
After many years of making brass parts, Madison Brass Works stopped operating in 1994. This means the factory closed down and no longer made products.
However, the building found a new purpose! It was later bought by the Goodman Community Center. Today, this historic building is used to help the community.
