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Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Hance Bros. & White
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| Name | Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Hance Bros. & White |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Callowhill Street 621-623 |
| Art des Unternehmens | pharmazeutische Fabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: 621-623 Callowhill Street, Marshall Street, Willow Street und N. 7th Street (Nordwest-Ecke). Inhaber (1884): Edward H. und Josph C. Hance. Ab ca. 1859 bis 1870: "Hance, Griffith & Co."; dann: "Hance Bros. & White". |
| Quellenangaben | [Hexamer General Surveys, Plates 1742+1867+2721 (1883+1884+1893)] [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 180] |
| Hinweise | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 180]: Werksansicht |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1855 |
Gründung durch Eward H. Hance an der Ecke Callowhill Street und York Road |
| 1858 |
Umzug zur Arch Street, westlich der Sixth Street |
| um 1859 |
Bald nach dem Umzug zur Arch Street werden Joseph C. Hance (der Bruder des Gründers) und J. Clarkson Griffith aufgenommen, und der Firmenname wird in "Hance, Griffith & Co." geändert |
| 1860 |
Umzug zur North Street, westlich der Fifth Street |
| 1867 |
Erbaut bzw. umgebaut |
| 1869 |
Umzug in die 621-623 Callowhill Street, Marshall Street, Willow Street und N. 7th Street |
| 1870 |
J. Clarkson Griffith scheidet als Teilhaber aus, und Dr. James W. White tritt als neuer ein. Damit verbunden die Änderung der Firma in "Hance Brothers & White" |
| 1882 |
Anthony M. Hance, ein Sohn des Gründers, wird Teilhaber |
| 1883 |
Erweiterungsbauten 1881 |
| 1886 |
Erweiterungsbauten |
| 1891 |
Erweiterungsbauten 1889 - 1891 |
| Mai 1891 |
Tod des Teilhabers Dr. James W. White. Der Firmenname ändert sich nicht |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Arzneimittel |
1883 |
[Hexamer] |
1893 |
[Hexamer] |
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| Zeit |
Objekt |
Anz. |
Betriebsteil |
Hersteller |
Kennwert |
Wert |
[...] |
Beschreibung |
Verwendung |
| 1883 |
Dampfkessel |
1 |
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Harrison Boiler Works |
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Harrison-Kessel |
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| 1893 |
Dampfkessel |
2 |
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Harrison Boiler Works |
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Harrison-Wharton-Sicherheitskessel |
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| Zeit |
gesamt |
Arbeiter |
Angest. |
Lehrl. |
männl. |
weibl. |
Kommentar |
| 1883 |
35 |
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15 Männer, 6 Jungen, 14 Mädchen) |
| 1884 |
50 |
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25 Männer, 11 Jungen, 14 Mädchen) |
| 1893 |
150 |
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75 Männer, 75 Weibliche |
| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | Hance Brothers S: White, manufacturing pharmaceutists and chemists, covering the block bounded by Callowhill, Marshall, Seventh and Willow streets. The business of this firm was established by the senior member, Edward H. Hance, in 1855. He commenced at the corner of Callowhill street and old York road, and remained there for about three years when he moved his business to Arch street west of Sixth. Soon after that removal he was joined in business by his brother, Joseph C. Hance, and J. Clarkson Griffith; the firm name then being changed to Hance, Griffith & Co. They remained in this location until about 1860, when they removed to North street west of Fifth. At that place they continued enlarging their business until its growth demanded more ample quarters which were found at the property now occupied; to this
they removed in 1S69. In 1870 the firm was reorganized by J. Clarkson Griffith retiring from it and Dr. James W. White joining the Hance Brothers, when the firm name was changed to Hance Brothers & White. That firm continued under the same style, with the addition, in 1882, to its membership of Anthony M. Hance, a son of the senior member, until its termination by the death of Dr. James W. White in May, 1891. While the firm name remains the same it now consists of Edward H. Hance, Joseph C. Hance and Anthony M. Hance. Since the removal to the present locality the business has
grown gradually, demanding more extended accommodations, until now the premises consist of twelve commodious, substantial buildings, arranged especially for the various classes of manufacture embraced in the business of pharmaceutical chemistry. The block is taken up with powerful engines, electric light plant, fire-proof vaults, artesian well, trackage and various conveniences for a business of this nature, yet affords room for the further growth of this pushing and enterprising firm. The products of this house enjoy an enviable reputation; have attained a degree of prominence equalled by few others in this line of industry ; and have reached a degree of excellence unsurpassed by those of any country in the world. In all of the international exhibitions that this firm have participated, they have been awarded the highest medals. One of the prizes which is esteemed of the greatest value is the gold prize awarded this firm for the best general exhibit before the American Pharmaceutical Association. This was the only prize ever awarded at any of the exhibitions connected with the annual meetings of that Association. The value of an award depends so entirely upon the qualifications of the judges, that it carries little or much significance to those who appreciate this fact. The American Pharmaceutical Association is made up of practical chemists and apothecaries; including eminent writers, teachers and investigators. The judgment of a committee constituted by such a body is fairly entitled to a respect uot accorded to the awards of the average committee of State, National and International exhibitions. These, however fairly inclined, have not the special fitness (for intelligent comparison of the products submitted to their inspection) possessed by so qualified a committee as that of the American Pharmaceutical Association. Therefore Hance Brothers & White may be pardoned the expression of special gratification in having been esteemed deserving of so notable an indorsement of their products. The laboratories and mill house of this firm are models of completeness both in general plan and perfection of apparatus and machinery. The buildings are remarkably well constructed, commodious and convenient ; each department of the business - while being under the general supervision of the members of the firm - is conducted under the management of skilled chemists and pharmaceutists, graduates in pharmacy. With these special advantages for manufacturing, and the generous recognition by the trade of superiority of the products, the large and increasing business of this house is not to be wondered at. E. H. Hance is one of the incorporators and directors in the Philadelphia Bourse, an ex-president and one of the most active officers of the Drug Exchange. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 180] |
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