Otto C. Uehling (July 17, 1865 – December 10, 1947
) was an American engineer and architect working in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Early life and education
He graduated from the
University of Wisconsin in 1890.
Career
He opened an office on Grove Street in 1892. He later worked from 509 First National Bank Building. His work includes several manufacturing plants including what is now the Phoenix Building, churches, and residences.
In 1894 he partnered with I. Jay Knapp who later moved to
Washington state and
Oregon. Uehling partnered with
Carl L. Linde
Carl L. Linde (May 21, 1864 – July 12, 1945) was an American architect based in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, particularly in Portland, Oregon. Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Biograp ...
to form the firm Uehling and Linde. Charles Holst was one of their draftsman. They were included in the book ''Notable Men of Wisconsin'' in 1902. Linde went on to have a successful career in Portland, Oregon. Joseph Lindl was a
draftsman for him in 1902.
In 1902, he became vice-president of the reorganized Merkel Manufacturing Company (
Flying Merkel) that made motorcycles and bicycles. He was also involved with the Wisconsin Ice Machine Company.
Later life
Uehling died on December 10, 1947. He is buried in Richwood Cemetery in
Richwood, Wisconsin.
Work
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St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, or Iglesia Luterana San Pedro, is a historic church complex located in the Neighborhoods of Milwaukee, Walker's Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its buildings are listed on the Nation ...
1898 Social Hall
*Saint Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran Church (1905) 1321 West Mitchell Street
*Phoenix Knitting Company Plant #4 (1918) at 219 North Milwaukee Street, renamed the Phoenix Building in 1980, part of Milwaukee's
Historic Third Ward
The Historic Third Ward is a historic warehouse district located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Milwaukee neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Third Ward is home to over 450 businesses and maintai ...
*2757 Oakland Ave. (1901)
*Christensen Engineering Company expansion (1902)
*R.J. Schwab and Sons building (1906) at 612 South 2nd Street
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Tuberculosis sanitorium in
Jefferson County, Wisconsin (1918)
*Machine shop for T. L. Smith Machine Co.
*Hummel-Downing Company paper box plant
*Dye manufacturing plant for Universal Aniline Dyes & Chemical Co
*Washington Cutlery Company factory building
*Phoenix Knitting Works building at 311 East Chicago
*St. Stephen's Lutheran Church (1901) at what is now 1136 South 5th Street. A Milwaukee landmark.
*703-705 Locust Street (1913), Uehling and Kleser
References
External links
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1865 births
1947 deaths
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni
Architects from Milwaukee
Engineers from Wisconsin
Businesspeople from Wisconsin
20th-century American businesspeople
20th-century American architects
20th-century American engineers