Boonville Lofts

Believed to have been built in three phases between 1917 and 1925, the building is located in Springfield, Missouri at 600 N Boonville Avenue in the heart of Center City just a few blocks from the Springfield Public Square. Originally a garment factory known as the DM Oberman Manufacturing Company, it grew to become one of the largest manufacturers of boys’ and men’s pants in the country. During World War II its reputation grew as a major provider of military uniform pants. The building is included on the National Register of Historic Places for its implementation of fireproof and “daylight factory” designs and is also significant for its association with the unionization of garment workers and for the integration of women into the American workforce.
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