History

Ludwig Teweles founded the Teweles Seed Company in 1865. At the time the building was sold, 4 generations of the family had run the second largest forage seed company in North America.

In 1918, the 12-story reinforced concrete building was built for the Teweles Seed Company as its warehouse and production plant where they branded top quality seeds such as the Badger, Buffalo and Elk brands. These “brand” stamps can still be seen on the concrete pillars in the building.

At one time, the building was the tallest structure on the South side. It adorned the Milwaukee skyline since that time with its illuminated roof top “Teweles” sign. On the West side of the building the “Teweles” name is immortalized vertically in the brick facade.

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