Milwaukee Wisconsin 1917 Tegge Lumber Hardwood Lumber Billhead 9 x 6

This 1917 billhead from Tegge Lumber Company in Milwaukee documents a transaction within the city’s active lumber and building materials trade during a period of industrial expansion and urban construction.

Milwaukee functioned as a major distribution center for timber and finished wood products moving through the Great Lakes region, supported by rail connections and proximity to northern forest resources. Lumber firms such as Tegge supplied both structural and finish materials, including hardwoods like mahogany and poplar, as well as cypress and cedar, serving contractors, manufacturers, and local builders engaged in residential and commercial development.

The billhead features a bold company header identifying Tegge Lumber Company as manufacturers and dealers, with listed materials including hardwood and lumber varieties printed beneath. The form presents a structured ledger layout with handwritten entries detailing quantities and amounts, along with a prominent red payment stamp dated October 4, 1917. Address and telephone information appear in the header, and the clean vertical ruling of the page reinforces its use as a standardized accounting document.

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