Charles Abresch Company

The Charles Abresch Company was a carriage and wagon factory and an automotive, commercial vehicle and body manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

[2] The company was founded in 1871 by Charles Abresch, a German immigrant who initially specialized in building beer wagons.

[4] Charles Abresch continued to lead, Andrew Hofherr, a cigar manufacturer, became Vice President and Harry P. Ellis became CFO and Secretary.

A change of name to Charles Abresch Company, Incorporated took place circa 1893,[6] but it is unclear whether the entry in the commercial register was made at that time or earlier and was now replenished.

[9] The Charles Abresch House is a 2+1⁄2-story Queen Anne home with 3-story tower, designed by Frederick Velguth and built in 1890.