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Phoenix Works
| Name | Phoenix Works |
| Ortssitz | New York City |
| Straße | Beekman Street 97 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Eisenwarenfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Werk in Jersey City. John Savery's Sons, Proprietors. Büro und Lager: Beekman street |
| Quellenangaben | [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 3 (1868) 203] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1789 |
Gebut von John Savery, dem Firmengründer, in Carver, Plymouth County, Mass. - Er macht eine Lehre als Former. |
| 1826 |
John Savery zieht nach Albany, N. Y. und errichtet dort in Verbindung mit seinem Schwager eine Gießerei. |
| 1834/1835 |
Die Partnerschaft von G. W. Mason, G. W. Van Schaack und William E. Savery wird aufgelöst und Umfirmierung in "Savery, Shaw & Co." |
| 1838 |
Gründung von John und William Savery, die das Geschäft unter der Firma "John Savery & Son" beginnen. |
| 1838 |
Vereinigung von John Savery mit seinem Sohn William und Gründung der Werke in Jersey City |
| 07.1845 |
Die Gebäude werden durch Feuerzerstört, mit einem Totalverlust von Werkzeugen, Maschinen und Modellen. |
| 10.1845 |
Die Gießerei wird nach dem Brand so schnell wieder aufgebaut, daß ihr Betrieb wieder augenommen werden kann. |
| 01.01.1846 |
Alexander Law wird als Partner aufgenommen und der Name der Firma in "John Savery & Sons" geändert. |
| 1853 |
Tod von John Savery. Danach wird der Name der Firma von "John Savery & Sons" in "John Savery's Sons" geändert. |
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1868 |
[Bishop: Hist. of Amer. manuf. I (1868)] |
1868 |
[Bishop: Hist. of Amer. manuf. I (1868)] |
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| ZEIT | 1868 |
| THEMA | Firmenbeschreibung |
| TEXT | At Jersey City, are old and very celebrated works for the manufacture of Iron Hollow-ware, Stoves, etc. They were founded, in 1838, by John and William Savery, who commenced business there under the firm style of John Savery & Son. In July, 1845, the buildings were destroyed by fire, involving a total loss of flasks, patterns, tools and machinery; but the foundry was rebuilt with such rapidity, that operations were resumed in October of the same year. On January 1st, 1846, Alexander Law was admitted as a partner, and the style of the firm was changed to John Savery & Sons. This was continued until the decease of Mr. John Savery, in 1853, when the style was changed to John Savery's Sons; his son William, a man eminently qualified by natural endowments to be successful in business pursuits, becoming the senior member of the firm. For several years, however, he has resided on the old homestead, in Massachusetts, and the active supervision of the business in Jersey City, and of the warehouse in New York, has devolved upon Mr. Law, who has filled the position with credit to himself and advantage to the firm. During this time, also, other partners have been added, viz.: G. W. Mason, G. W. Van Schaack, and William E. Savery. John Savery, the founder and originator of this concern, was a pioneer in developing American Manufactures. He was born in Carver, Plymouth County, Mass., in 1789, and served an apprenticeship to the moulder's trade. Among his earliest labors was digging ore in the pond - at the outlet of which was the foundry he was connected with - to make cannon balls during the war of 1812. In fact, he was the first man who succeeded in making, at that foundry, a perfect cannon ball. He made shot which was furnished the U. S. Frigate "Constitution", and which was used in her memorable engagement with the "Guerriere." His first partnership was in the works where he had served his apprenticeship, in his native town. This continued until about 1826, when he removed to Albany, N. Y., and, in association with his brother-in-law, established a foundry there. In 1834-5, this partnership was dissolved, and was succeeded by Savery, Shaw & Co., until 1838, when he united with him his son William, and founded the works in Jersey City. Messrs. Savery's Sons now employ, in the various departments of their business, about one hundred hands; and, by availing themselves of every improvement suggested by themselves or others, personally inspecting and superintending the details of manufacturing, and using only the best brands of American and Scotch Pig Iron, they have established a reputation for their products that is a valuable contribution to the renown of American Manufactures. The office and warehouse of the firm are at 97 Beekman street, New York. |
| QUELLE | [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 3 (1868) 203] |
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