Pittsburgh Plate Glass Enamel Plant facts for kids
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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Enamel Plant
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Detail of the plant.
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| Location | 201 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Alexander C. Eschweiler |
| Architectural style | Art Moderne |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000851 |
| Added to NRHP | October 21, 2009 |
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Enamel Plant is a special factory building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937 by the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. This building has a unique look called Art Moderne style. Because of its history and design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
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History of the Plant
Why Was It Built?
The factory was built to help the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company make more paint and varnish. This company, now known as PPG Industries, was growing fast. They needed a new place to produce their products.
What Does It Look Like?
The building is four stories tall and about 200 feet long. It has a brick outside and a cool glass tower on one corner. The company Eschweiler & Eschweiler designed it. The Art Moderne style means it has smooth, simple shapes. It looks a bit like an airplane and doesn't copy older building styles.
What Was Made Here?
From 1937 until 1976, PPG made enamel paint inside this building. Enamel paint is a type of paint that dries to a hard, glossy finish.
What Happened After?
After PPG left, another company called Transpack used the plant. They made boxes there until 2007. In 2008, the building was updated for new uses. Today, it has offices for different businesses. These include Knight-Barry Title Group and PKWARE, a company that helps keep computer data safe.
