HISTORY OF THE EAGLE KNITTING MILLS BUILDING
THE GREATEST NAME IN HEADWEAR
In 1928 Eagle Knitting Mills began operation and quickly earned the title Greatest Name In Headwear. For much of the 20th century, Eagle Knitting Mills was widely known for their commitment to style, comfort and quality. Their iconic earlap cap was a staple of utility and fashion, when you wanted modern style with trusted quality – you purchased Eagleknit.
The brand operated out of their Walker’s Point factory for more than 50 years, eventually closing their doors for good in 1991. Although the brand is gone, their legacy lives on inside the reinvented and reimagined Eagleknit building.
Stern Knitting Mills of Peoria, Illinois was purchased and production was moved to Milwaukee
1930
Eagle Knitting Mills was awarded a substantial government contract to produce wool mufflers
1952
The company was sold to Zwicker Knitting Mills, production continued in Milwaukee
1963
After operating for over 60 years, the Milwaukee plant was permanently closed
1991
The building was added to the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places
2020
Wangard Partners renovates and reopens the building, converting it to office space
2022
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Take a tour of Eagleknit and Converge to help you decide if becoming a part of converges mission is right for your business. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the spaces and get direct answers to all of your questions.
WALKER’S POINT IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOOD, DESIGN, HOSPITALITY, ART, CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS.
-Burton Metz
WALKER’S POINT, WI
CONVERGE / EAGLEKNIT
507 S. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
