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Edwin H. Fitler & Co. Cordage Factory
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| Name | Edwin H. Fitler & Co. Cordage Factory |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Ortsteil | Bridesburg |
| Straße | Germantown Avenue |
| Art des Unternehmens | Seilwarenfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage 1873: Germantown Avenue und 10th Street. 1891: 23 North Water Street; Fabrik in Bridesburg, an der New York Division der Pennsylvania Railroad, mit Gleisanschluß. Stellt Hanfseile und -taue her. Vergl. auch "Fitler, Weaver & Co.". |
| Quellenangaben | [Hexamer General Surveys, Plate 742 (1873)] [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 144] |
| Hinweise | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 144]: Portrait von Edwin H. Fitler |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 13.09.1817 |
Gründung |
| 1836 |
Erbaut |
| 1868 |
Erweitert 1866 |
| 1873 |
Erweitert |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Hanfseile |
1817 |
Beginn |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| Zeit |
Objekt |
Anz. |
Betriebsteil |
Hersteller |
Kennwert |
Wert |
[...] |
Beschreibung |
Verwendung |
| 1873 |
Dampfkessel |
4 |
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unbekannt |
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| Zeit |
gesamt |
Arbeiter |
Angest. |
Lehrl. |
männl. |
weibl. |
Kommentar |
| 1873 |
250 |
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die Hälfte sind Männer |
| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | One of the oldest, most prominent and reliable firms in the City of Philadelphia, especially engaged in the manufacture of rope, cables and binder twine is that of Edwin H. Fitler & Co., 23 North Water street. Their factory is located at Bridesburg, in the City of Philadelphia, on the New York. Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The factory and buildings cover about twenty acres, and 600 hands are employed. The company have sidings which connect with railroad tracks, so that they have every facility for shipping direct to any part of the United States; no hauling is necessary under any circumstances, which gives them greater facility and advantages in supplying their numerous patrons. It is indeed quite a curiosity to know the original start of this concern, which dates back to September 13, 1817, and in those days everything in the manufacture of rope, etc., was done by hand, no machinery being used at all, and fifty tons of rope manufactured in a year was considered a marvel of industry. From fifty tons per annum in olden times to 10.000 tons is the increase in the material sold by this firm last year. They ship goods all over the United States and Territories and even extend as far as Russia and other foreign countries. The firm of Edwin H. Fitler & Co., so long established, now consists of Edwin H. Fitler, Edwin H. Fitler, Jr., and William W. Fitler. As manufacturers of cordage, etc., they are known all over the world, and the magnitude of the business can be better imagined than described when we state that the capital invested in the enterprise is not less than two anel a half millions of dollars. They manufacture ropes of all kinds and descriptions, manilla cordage, sisal rope, Russian hemp, American and New Zealand; the latter a new fibre becoming a very important factor in the trade. They are also sole agents for Rhode Island Tool Company Ship Hardware, the John A. Roebling's Sons & Co. Wire Rope and sole agents likewise for the Penfield Block Co.
All the members of this establishment arc natives of the City of Philadelphia. The growth and prosperity of this firm are only commensurate with the energy, ability and enterprise of its proprietors, who sedulously maintain the character of their productions, thereby meeting the exacting demands of the trade. From the inception the business has been under the able management of thorough practical men of capacity and integrity, and has acquired a world wide reputation, superior to which no other house in the trade can boast. The senior member of the firm, whose portrait appears, Hon. E. H. Fitler, was in 1886 proposed and nominated by the citizens of Philadelphia, on the Republican ticket for Chief Magistrate of this City, and he was elected by over 30.000 majority, the largest given to any Mayor of this City. He served four years, occupying the mayoralty chair with great distinction and to the entire satisfaction of the community, and at the expiration of his term of office it was freely expressed and admitted that he was one of the best Mayors Philadelphia ever had. The framing of a new charter for the City of Philadelphia and the ends and aims desired to be attained thereby, are matters of public history. The "Act to provide for better government of cities of the first class in this Commonwealth," was passed by the Legislature June 1, 1885, and gave to the Mayor of the City responsibilities and duties greater than those resting upon the Chief Executive of any other municipality in the Union. The position was one of grave responsibility, and was further complicated by the fact that there was no precedent to follow, and the new incumbent would have to formulate and lay out a course of action to be followed by his successor.
It was therefore evident that the Mayor of this City must not only be a man of business sagacity and executive ability, but have courage to stand by his own opinion and convictions against political and social pressure. In this respect Mr. Fitler was eminently successful, anel his high political principles and prominent social and business standing aroused widespread enthusiasm all over the city. The esteem in which Mr. Fitler is held by his colleagues in the trade was evidenced by his election as President of the American Cordage Manufacturers' Association. He is also a Director
of the National Bank of the Northern Liberties and the North Pennsylvania Railroad Company; President of the Union League, and, during his term as Mayor, ex-officio a Director of the Park Commission, the Board of City Trusts, the
Public Buildings Commission, and the Edwin Forrest Home. As a business man Mr. Fitler is prompt and energetic, noted
for his keen perceptions, his ready grasp and apprehension of the real points at issue, and the rapidity and correctness of his elecisions. His counsel anel opinion are continually sought by others, and cheerfully given. He has always been at the front of all public charities and enterprises, and has never considered his personal interests or
convenience at any time when national or local emestions were involved. Mr. Fitler's integrity and financial standing is of the highest order. With him, "his word is his bond." He holds a high social position, and is as charitable as he is unostentatious in his benefactions, and his gentlemanly deportment in private and business life has gained for him the highest respect of our leading citizens, in addition to the hearty endorsement of the best elements of all political parties, and he is one of the most active and successful business men in the City of Philadelphia. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 144] |
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