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Show Building Type/Style: Architect/Builder: Building Materials: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable This is a two-story brick structure which has much of the original appearance very much in place. Statement of Historical Significance: -- Aboriginal Americans __„ Agriculture J&. Architecture __Tha Arts _2LCommerce --Connunicaticn --Conservation __.Education --Explorataon/SettleniBnt 2L- Industry --Military --Mining -.Minority Groups --Political. --Recreation --Haligion --Science --.Socio-Hunanitarian --Transportation This building was probably the original home of Cache Knitting Works, that name being just barely visible on the front facade. Cache Knitting Works-was a pioneer in the building industry. Historian Leonard J. Arlington writes this about the company: "In April, John Hendrickson started a knitting industry in the upstairs of his home with a $1,000 investment in some machinery. He trained one lady and hired eight girls tor work who were in turn trained by Mrs. Crouch. The demand for his work quickly expanded, and he was forced to build a factory in order to keep up with the increased demand for his products." "In the early 1890's Hendrickson claimed that he was able to manufacture the first seamless underwear west of Missouri River. The company actually built its fame around the "union suit which was guaranteed to fit alike from morn till night. " The suits were made of worsted woolen yarn and came in white, cream, gray, cardinal, and blue and pink stripe. It was thought that the cardinal was a great help for rheumatism." "By 1896, the present building was too small and Hendrickson built another factory larger and better fitted to meet the demands of the growing industry." The store is now used as a furniture store. |
