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C. A. Blessing, Plumber's Metal Works
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| Name | C. A. Blessing, Plumber's Metal Works |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Montgomery Avenue |
| Art des Unternehmens | Metallwerk |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: Montgomery Avenue (Südseite), 1745-1747 Randolph Street und N. 6th Street. Stellt Sanitärbedarf aus Blei, Kupfer und Eisen her. |
| Quellenangaben | [Hexamer General Surveys, Plates 2303+2907 (1889+1895)] [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 181] |
| Hinweise | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 181]: Fabrikansicht |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1866 |
Ursprünglich als Zinnwarengeschäft in New York City betrieben, kommt Blessing nach Philadelpha und beginnt mit der Hestellung von Sanitärinstallationsgegenständen |
| 1873 |
Vergrößert |
| 1886 |
Erhöht |
| 1890 |
Umgebaut |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Sanitärmaterial |
1889 |
[Hexamer] |
1895 |
[Hexamer] |
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| Zeit |
Objekt |
Anz. |
Betriebsteil |
Hersteller |
Kennwert |
Wert |
[...] |
Beschreibung |
Verwendung |
| 1889 |
Dampfkessel |
2 |
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unbekannt |
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| Zeit |
gesamt |
Arbeiter |
Angest. |
Lehrl. |
männl. |
weibl. |
Kommentar |
| 1889 |
170 |
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170 - 180 Arbeiter (fast nur Männer). |
| 1896 |
170 |
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170 - 180 Arbeiter (fast nur Männer) |
| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | In the manufacture of sanitary specialties and plumbers' goods there is no house in this city more prominent than that of Mr. C. A. Blessing's, whose factory is located on Montgomery avenue, from Sixth to Randolph streets. The buildings are five stories, built of brick, 112 feet on Randolph street, 221 feet on Montgomery avenue, and 136 feet on Sixth street, with a floor space of about 66.600 square feet, and in connection with these extensive premises there is also a lumber yard on the east side of Randolph street. In addition to the above premises Mr. Blessing owns the five-story
brick building No. 625 Arch street, which is used as a show-room and salesroom, which is a great convenience to both the local and out-of-town trade. It is by far the largest and finest place of the kind in the city, and contains an unequalled stock of everything coining under the heading of plumbers' goods and sanitary earthen-ware and improved fixtures in brass, iron, copper, nickel, silver and wood-work. One of the features of this factory is the cabinet wood-work department, where all kind of interior work is made for bath-rooms, store, saloon and bar fixtures, etc., in all kinds of wood and different styles, designs and finish. The metal work for these fixtures is applied to same by skilful mechanics of the metal work department. We learn that the excellence of the "Blessing" make of goods, such as patent copper and nickel bath-tubs, foot and sitz baths, and fixtures for same, copper and galvanized iron boilers, oval and square bottom sinks, shower baths, copper lined and cast iron tanks for water-closets and other purposes, handsome in pattern and design, is recognized not only all over the United States but also in Canada, South America and other foreign countries, and is continually becoming more widely known and appreciated, as evidenced by the large number of orders continually coming in from all sections of the country. The iron foundry of the establishment, which is located at Salem, N. J., turns out the different kinds of pipe, fittings, sink and special castings required in the plumbing business, and it has direct communication by water and the Wist Jersey Railroad for shipping goods to any part of the United States. Mr. Blessing claims for his soil pipe and fittings very smooth surface both in and outside. In the closet department a full line of brass work and fixtures for water closets, tanks, and specialties of all kinds are made. New styles of water closets are continually added to the already long list of different styles turned out by
this establishment. Among the many novelties introduced by this enterprising manufacturer one of general interest to architects, plumbers and builders is the "Conqueror Trap", for bath tubs, basins, etc. It is claimed by the inventor that it is an absolute safeguard against sewer gas entering through the fixture attached, as it has a double seal formed by the cup valve, and also by the four inches of water contained therein, which is especially designed for bath tubs and basins. When nickel-plated all the attachments are very ornamental in appearance, as well as absolutely essential to the sanitary condition of the dwelling. Another exceedingly useful and sanitary invention is the patent combination of overflow plug, trap vent and waste coupling attachment to bath tubs, which is a great saving of labor to the plumber in setting the tub, thus lessening the cost to the builder and owner. Copper-lined bath tubs, fitted with Blessing's patent trap vent waste and overflow are provided with removable plug. The overflow opening of this tub combination is oval, and stamped direct through the metal, thus avoiding the soldering of a strainer over the old-style, round overflow opening. This overflow will carry off water in less than half the time of the old style. The
trap is provided with a screw and the overflow with a removable cap for the purpose of cleaning. Another valuable improvement is Blessing's patent improved gas and back-water trap or safety valve and clean-out, to prevent the entry of sewer gas into the house pipes or back-water where the situation is low. It is easily cleaned, has an indestructible passage, and as it is very simple in construction, is not liable to get out of order. Its value as a handy cleanout alone is worth more than the price charged for the whole article. Among other improvements to the modern bath tub is Blessing's patent recess waste, which, as a sanitary invention, is exceedingly popular, doing away with the old stand-pipe and the nearly always fouled overflow pipe. With a slight turn of the waste pipe the tub empties rapidly, and the waste pipe can easily be removed and cleaned. The above are only a few of the very many novelties found in this well-known manufactory that will be of general interest. Mr. Blessing has been the sole proprietor of this extensive business ever since 1873. He is a man of splendid business qualifications, and personally one of the most popular men in the plumbing supply trade. The first catalogue of plumbers' copper goods, bath tubs, etc., ever sent out to the trade was issued by him; he invented and made the first bath tub with rounded bottoms and without the long objectionable bottom seams, which invention he had patented, and his tubs are used all over the country. All other manufacturers have adopted the patterns, sizes and styles established by him in the line of copper and wood-work. Mr. Blessing is the only man in the trade who has issued a catalogue with a full line of cabinet wood-work for plumbers, and has invented and patented numerous improvements of the greatest merit and value. He was born in Germany, where he was apprenticed to learn the general metal business, and after serving out his time came to the United States and worked at different places at his trade until he started in the tinware business in New York City, after which he came to Philadelphia in 1866, and commenced manufacturing a varietv of plumbers' goods of his own design and invention, which have been patented by him and are in general use at the present day. In business circles Mr. Blessing is highly respected. He is a man of untiring energy and practical skill, and is thoroughly conversant with every feature and detail of his business. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 181] |
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