American Industrial Art Gallery

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Forged in 1858 along the banks of the Rock River, the Beloit Ironworks became the world's largest manufacturer of paper-making machines. Craftsmen bought straight from Ellis Island formed the base of a diverse, ingenous workforce that evolved through many generations into the widely respected Beloit Corporation. More than a century later, Beloit paper-making machines remain in production service throughout the world. The Beloit Corporation did not survive the corporate raiders of the 1990's, and the manufacturing complex shut down. Today though, the Ironworks campus is revitalized and serves as a vibrant city center featuring mixed urban usage. A large commitment to public art is evident throughout the complex. An outdoor mural "Forged on the Rock" graces the riverwalk as tribute to past ironworkers. The Ironworks is also home to the American Industrial Art Gallery which features nine thousand square feel of display area for artistic reinterpretations of the original hardwood paper-making patterns.

655 Third St, Suite 302
Beloit, WI 53511

Voice: 608-362-5246

From the intersection of WI-81 and US-51, cross the river heading West on White Ave as it turns into Portland. Make a left turn at Fourth St, then a right turn at St. Lawrence. Make a right turn on to Third St. The parking lot is on the left hand side.