Mueller Lumber Company facts for kids
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Mueller Lumber Company
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Mueller Lumber Company
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| Location | 501 W. 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa |
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| MPS | Davenport MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83002474 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 7, 1983 |
| Removed from NRHP | August 26, 2005 |
The Mueller Lumber Company was once an important business in Davenport, Iowa. It was located right in the city center. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This list helps protect important places in the United States. Later, the building was torn down. It was removed from the historic places list in 2005. Today, a health clinic called Community Health Care stands on the same spot.
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History of the Mueller Lumber Company
The Mueller Lumber Company started a long time ago, in 1850. It was first known as Burnell, Gillett & Company. Just eight years later, it grew very quickly. It became one of the biggest businesses in Davenport. About 90 people worked there.
Changes in Ownership
After the American Civil War, the company changed owners several times. Around 1865, it became DesSaint & Schricker. Then, in 1868, a man named Christian Mueller joined the business. He was an immigrant from Holstein, which is now part of Germany. Mr. Mueller bought out Mr. DesSaint's share. The company then became Schricker & Mueller.
Christian Mueller Takes Over
Mr. Schricker passed away in July 1883. After that, Christian Mueller became the only owner of the company. By the 1870s, his company was a top producer in the area. But in 1885, a big fire destroyed the mill. Christian Mueller had to rebuild everything.
The Mueller Sons Join the Business
In 1895, Christian Mueller's three sons joined him. Their names were Frank, Edward, and William. They became partners in the business. Because of this, the company's name changed again. It was now called Chris Mueller & Sons. Christian Mueller died in September 1901. His three sons continued to run the successful lumber business.
