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J. C. Graham & Co.
| Name | J. C. Graham & Co. |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | 19th Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Dekorationsmaterialfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage von Fabrik und Geschäft: an Nineteenth und Hamilton Street. [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 3 (1868) 555] nennt einen "J. Graham" als Textilfabrik für Wolle. |
| Quellenangaben | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 182] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 23.06.1826 |
Geburt von John C. Graham in Paisley, Schottland |
| 1834 |
John C. Graham kommt mit seinen Eltern, John und Margaret, von Schottland nach New York |
| 1843 |
John C. Graham kommt von New York nach Philadelphia. - Nach Beendigung seiner Schulzeit arbeitet er als Teppichweber |
| 1847 |
Der Vater von John C. Graham beginnt mit einer Teppichweberei an der Fourth und Oxxford Street |
| 1850 |
Umzug von "J. C. Graham & Co." zur Cherry Street |
| 1857 |
Der Vater von John C. Graham stirbt. Der Sohn führt das Unternehmen unter seinem Namen, materiall unterstützt von seiner Schwester, allein fort |
| 26.05.1864 |
John C. Graham heiratet Fanny Carnes |
| 1879 |
Die fünfgeschossigen Gebäude Cherry Street 507-513 kommen hinzu |
| 1885 |
Bau einer neuen Fabrik an Nineteenth und Hamilton Street |
| 17.05.1888 |
Tod von John C. Graham in Atlantic City, N.J. - Seine Witwe und sein ältester Sohn setzen das Unternehmen fort |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Dekorationsstoffe |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| Polsterstoffe |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| Zeit |
Objekt |
Anz. |
Betriebsteil |
Hersteller |
Kennwert |
Wert |
[...] |
Beschreibung |
Verwendung |
| ab Nov. 1885 |
Dampfkessel |
1 |
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Babcock & Wilcox Co. |
Heizfläche |
78 |
qm |
Wasserrohrkessel |
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| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The house of J. C. Graham & Co., manufacturers of drapery and dress trimmings, upholstery goods and plushes, has its factory at Nineteenth and Hamilton streets, Philadelphia, where are also situated its sales rooms. It has branches at No. 330 Church street, New York, and Nos. 106 and 108 Wabash avenue, Chicago. The business was started in a modest way. John C. Graham, the founder, was born at Paisley, Scotland, on June 23, 1826. He was about eight years of age when he was brought to America by his parents, John and Margaret Graham. They landed in New York, and there remained until 1843, when they came to Philadelphia. In New York the boy attended the public school, and upon reaching Philadelphia he had the foundation for a good education. Remaining at school in Philadelphia for some time he then obtained employment as a carpet and rug weaver. During his nineteenth year while he was out of employment he used the knowledge and information he had gained at school in improvising a hand loom at his home. His mechanical and inventive talent was clearly evident, he used a clothes-horse for a frame and a stick for a shuttle, almost every household utensil was brought into play in the most ingenious and original manner. The rolling pin and the lid of a flour barrel were brought into service and the treadles were made from the clothes props. Before actually completing his hand loom, he returned to work at carpet weaving and remained with his then employer until 1847. In that year his father started a comparatively small business at Fourth and Oxford streets. There were but two looms for the manufacture of tidy cotton fringe. The business succeeded, but young Mr. Graham preferred to withdraw partially from the partnership with his father, having secured work at saw making. His thorough devotion to his business, his energy and industry, is shown that for four years, while he remained at saw-making as a workman, after returning home at night he assisted his father in running the looms. His intercourse with his father through all this time was very close and after leaving the saw factory he reentered the old business and was his father's partner until the latter's death in 1857. There were many changes and improvements in the business during these various years. In 1850 J. C. Graham & Co. were located on Cherry street above Sixth. After the death of his father, Mr. Graham while carrying on the business in his own name was materially assisted by his sister. Her knowledge of the wants and wishes and peculiarities of women was of the utmost importance as they were then principally engaged in the manufacture of dress trimmings, fringes, tassels, cords and upholstery trimmings. Business continued to increase and the factory was removed to Nos. 525 and 527 Cherry street, where although they occupied greater facilities were soon imperative, and in 1879 they added the five-story buildings Nos. 507 to 513 Cherry street. When this addition was made there was introduced considerable new machinery for the purpose of the manufacture of undertakers' trimmings. The increase in the demand for upholstery goods also required additional new and improved machinery. The business being now permanently established and constantly growing, in 1885 Mr. Graham began the erection of the present extensive factory at Nineteenth and Hamilton streets. It is designed expressly for the business, was so built, and the architect following the suggestion of the practical experience of Mr. Graham, the buildings are therefore most completely and thoroughly equipped. The structure is of an attractive appearance and five stories high. It is built of brick with granite trimmings and covers 54 x 196 feet of ground. The construction is such that there is plenty of light on all sides and the ventilation is perfect. The average height between floor and ceilings of the different stories is thirteen and a half feet. There are two business offices fitted up in artistic style being finished in natural wood and front on both thoroughfares. There is constant employment given to over 300 hands. The recent additions of departments include facilities for the manufacture of every line of upholsteries including fringes, trimmings, cords, loops, fancy fringes, table covers, tapestry borders, Jersey flannel, carriage trimmings, etc. Mr. Graham was prominent in Masonic circles. He was a manager of the Masonic Home, was connected with every interest in which the fraternity are concerned. He was Grand Commander of the Order of the American Legion of Honor of Pennsylvania in 1883. He was one of the first to urge the importance of the establishment of the Manufacturers' Club in Philadelphia. He died at Atlantic City, N. J., in the sixty-second year of his age, on May 17, 1888. Mr. Graham was married on May 26, 1864, to Miss Fanny Carnes, His widow and oldest son J. Wallace Graham now carry on the business, Mr. J. W. Graham assuming the personal management and giving all his time to conducting its affairs. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 182] |
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