John Pritzlaff Hardware Company

John Pritzlaff Hardware Company, founded by John C. Pritzlaff in 1850[1] was the largest hardware company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2] and eventually became one of the largest wholesale hardware companies and iron supply houses in the Northwest.[3][4] It was known for selling hardware, sewing machines, and toys through mail order catalogs to wholesale accounts throughout the United States.[5]

After Pritzlaff died, his son, Fred C. Pritzlaff took over until his death in 1951.[1] When Fred died, his son took over the firm until it closed in 1958.[6][7]

Today the buildings have been renovated and converted into rental space for large events and high end apartments.[5]

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