Hawcreek Leather Company

[David Sechrest]

rer said:

"Haw Creek Leather Company Columbus Indiana"

Located at the junction of 1st Street, Jackson Street and Washington. Periods from 1900 through about 1949. The location is near White River. The company and building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, since 1998. The significance of the company was judged, based on industry and architecture.

Bob

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[RER]

Haw Creek Leather Company
Corner of Washington & 1st Street
Columbus, Indiana

Comment: This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building was built in 1914.




Source: The picture is available in the Public Domain. A release was granted for anyone the right to use without conditions per Wikimedia information.

Note: Transferred from 1910-1919 Life in Bartholomew County

[RER]

Mystery Building Behind Haw Creek Leather Company
Location: First Street between Jackson & Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana

Legend: The red oval is the Haw Creek Leather Company building. The yellow oval is a long brick building behind the leather company building. Could this be an additional leather company building of the 1914 time period or a seperate company? I don't know maybe someone will come forward and identify what is was or is today.

Picture 2009

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Dec 2, 2009 23:53:05 GMT -5 RER said:

Mystery Building Behind Haw Creek Leather Company
Location: First Street between Jackson & Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana

Legend: The red oval is the Haw Creek Leather Company building. The yellow oval is a long brick building behind the leather company building. Could this be an additional leather company building of the 1914 time period or a seperate company? I don't know maybe someone will come forward and identify what is was or is today.

Picture 2009

Bob

This appears to be the old Kroot Co. at first and Jackson St.

[RER]

Dec 4, 2009 20:58:13 GMT -5 george said:

Dec 2, 2009 23:53:05 GMT -5 RER said:

Mystery Building Behind Haw Creek Leather Company
Location: First Street between Jackson & Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana

Legend: The red oval is the Haw Creek Leather Company building. The yellow oval is a long brick building behind the leather company building. Could this be an additional leather company building of the 1914 time period or a separate company? I don't know maybe someone will come forward and identify what is was or is today.

PICTURE REMOVED FOR RESPONSE

Bob

This appears to be the Kroot Co. at first and Jackson St.

Thanks George!

I had a passing thought about Kroot Junk Yard, but wasn't sure. I went on goggle street views and noticed all the junk was gone, so I wasn't sure. I remember going to Kroot's yard to sell some heavy steel when I was very young, to get some extra spending money. I was probably 16 and had not been driving a car very long, but they paid me cash and it wasn't much.

Bob

[Ricky_Berkey]

I think Brands Lumber company was the last to own the building and may still be using it for storage. Kroot has all their scrapyard/recycling operations on State Street but were on that site for many years. The city has used that building and grounds for their "Iron Pour" sculpture event for several years.

Dec 4, 2009 21:25:49 GMT -5 RER said:

Dec 4, 2009 20:58:13 GMT -5 george said:

Dec 2, 2009 23:53:05 GMT -5 RER said:

Mystery Building Behind Haw Creek Leather Company
Location: First Street between Jackson & Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana

Legend: The red oval is the Haw Creek Leather Company building. The yellow oval is a long brick building behind the leather company building. Could this be an additional leather company building of the 1914 time period or a separate company? I don't know maybe someone will come forward and identify what is was or is today.

PICTURE REMOVED FOR RESPONSE

Bob

This appears to be the Kroot Co. at first and Jackson St.

Thanks George!

I had a passing thought about Kroot Junk Yard, but wasn't sure. I went on goggle street views and noticed all the junk was gone, so I wasn't sure. I remember going to Kroot's yard to sell some heavy steel when I was very young, to get some extra spending money. I was probably 16 and had not been driving a car very long, but they paid me cash and it wasn't much.

Bob

[Ricky_Berkey]

Later on that building was used by Brandenberger Furniture, first as a furniture factory and later as just a furniture sales outlet. It's currently renovated into offices.

Dec 2, 2009 23:41:25 GMT -5 RER said:

Haw Creek Leather Company
Corner of Washington & 1st Street
Columbus, Indiana

Comment: This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building was built in 1914.




Source: The picture is available in the Public Domain. A release was granted for anyone the right to use without conditions per Wikimedia information.

Note: Transferred from 1910-1919 Life in Bartholomew County

[RER]

A special thank you to Ricky Berkey and his two responses related to the Haw Creek Leather Company and former Kroots buildings. Ricky does such and "outstanding job" as a Tour Guide at the Columbus Reception Center and all he contributes here on the boards.

My hats off for all you do for Columbus. Your knowledge will be reviewed for years, but won't be lost by your contributions here.

Bob

[Ricky_Berkey]

Well thanks Bob. I just wish I had more time to research and tie all my bits and pieces of knowledge together. Columbus history is my real passion and has been completely inspired by this board and everyones's contributions. The amount of information contained within all these messages is just priceless. Sometimes we come to the wrong conclusions but sooner or later up pops some new information or a startling picture that starts the conversation all over again. Thanks to everyone who contributes. For those who just read we hope you are ready to jump in. I know there is a lot of information out there that most think trivial but is just gold to us.

Dec 4, 2009 23:07:17 GMT -5 RER said:

A special thank you to Ricky Berkey
Bob