Name/Title
PhotographEntry/Object ID
2020.25.301Description
Wildhagen Machine & Supply Company
https://www.stjosephmemorylane.com/3rdstreet/3rdstreet.htmlPhotograph Details
Subject
PhotoSubject Person or Organization
Wildhagen Machine & Supply Co.Subject Place
Location
3rd StreetCity
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriContext
Wildhagen Machine & Supply Company was located at 222-224 South 3rd Street, from approximately 1947-1967.The original Acme Machine (222-224 S 3rd) was started by Daniel Spoerndli at the turn of the century. His wife was an Aunt of Ludwig Wildhagen. Mr. Spoerndli died unexpectedly of a heart attack around 1935. Ludwig Wildhagen purchased the machine business from his aunt at that time. He continued under the name of Acme Machine. Sometime after WWII the business name was changed to Wildhagen Machine & Supply Inc.
The building remained the same until purchased by the MODOT for the on ramp of 229 South at 3rd & Charles streets during Urban Renewal.
The photo of Acme Machine is what Wildhagen Machine looked like at the time of Urban Renewal other than the name on the sign.
The above information was supplied by Doug Wildhagen, grandson of Ludwig Wildhagen.
Currently a city park is at this location.Collection
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