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Alexander Young's Warehouse
| Name | Alexander Young's Warehouse |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Passyunk Avenue 700-702 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Spirtuosenlager |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: 700-702 Passyunk Avenue, Griswold Street (713-15) , Metcalf Street und Hume Street. Siehe auch die "South Street Distillery" von A. Young. Fassungsvermögen in den einzelnen Gebäude: 1500, 600, 500 und 500 Fässer. Keine Dampfkraft. |
| Quellenangaben | [Hexamer General Surveys, Plate 1728 (1882)] [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 236] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1823 |
Gründung durch den Iren Alexander Young |
| 1835 |
Umzug der Brennerei von der Ecke Fifth und Alaska Street zur Passyunk Street |
| 1837 |
William J. Maitland, Sohn von John Maitland, wird Teilhaber unter der Firma "Maitland & Young" |
| 1840 |
Bau des ersten Teils |
| 1847 |
Tod des älteren Teilhabers |
| 1863 |
Letzter Erweiterungsbau |
| 1884 |
Tod von Mr. Young, der seit dem Tod von W. J. Maitland (1847?) Alleininhaber war |
| 1884 |
Nach dem Tod von Mr. Young wird das Unternehmen von seinen Söhnen weiter geführt |
| 1887 |
Die Gesellschaft wird organisiert (vmtl. in eine limited company) mit Lewis T. Young, Präsident; Richard Young, Vizepräsident; Mr. Wilson Young, Sekretär und Finanzleiter; Mr. James P. Young und L. T. Davison, Direktoren. Das Gesellschaftskapital beträgt $291.000 |
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| Lagerung von Spirituosen |
1882 |
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1882 |
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| 1882 |
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| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The business of this well known company was founded in 1823 by Alexander Young, a native of Ireland, who came to the United States in 1821. Having some knowledge of malt distilling and desiring to perfect himself in the business, he entered the distillery belonging to J. W. Dover, on the Schuylkill river, paying a bonus and rendering his services for main- months without compensation. Today in the city of Philadelphia and throughout the United States the name of Alexander Young is known among all classes of dealers and consumers as synonvmous with all that indicates the highest quality, purity, and the finest possible selection of materials and scientific process in manufacturing whiskey for medicinal and ordinary use. After acquiring a thorough knowledge of the process of distillation as then carried on, Mr. Young went into business at the corner of Fifth and Alaska streets. In 1835 he removed to the premises now occupied, Nos. 700 and 702 Passyunk avenue, which he rebuilt. About this time he associated with himself Mr. John Maitland, who had bought the property known as the "Old South Street Theatre", formerly "Apollo", which was fitted up with all the necessary appliances for distillation, and under the firm name of Maitland & Young the business was conducted for two years, when Mr. Maitland withdrew from the firm. Mr. Young continued the business until 1837, when Mr. William J. Maitland, son of John Maitland, was taken in as a partner under the firm style of Maitland & Young. This firm existed until 1847, when it was terminated by the death of the senior partner. The firm of Maitland & Young made important discoveries in the process of distillation, largely increasing the quality and quantity of spirits obtained from grain. Upon the death of Mr. W. J. Maitland the business came under the sole control of Mr. Young. He at once commenced to enlarge and improve the plant, adding to it everything that could augment its value in the way of working to increase his facilities, and continued the business until 1SS4, when he deceased. The business was then conducted by the sons of Mr. Young until 1S87, when the present company was organized, with Mr. Lewis T. Young, president; Richard Young, vice-president; Mr. Wilson Young, secretary and treasurer; Mr. James P. Young and L. T. Davison, directors. The capital stock of the company is $291.000, exclusive of the plant, which is owned by the heirs of Alexander Young. The premises on South street comprise two four story warehouses, one four story malt house, and one three story distillery fronting on South street 145 feet, with a depth of about 200 feet. There are also a boiler and engine house and still room and the company's offices on the premises. The materials used in the production of their whiskies are the best rye, corn, and wheat to be had in the market. An artesian well on the premises supplies the purest water. The capacity of the distillery is about 7,500 barrels per annum, requiring the daily consumption of some 300 bushels of grain. Every improvement in machinery and in the process of distillation that has been suggested has been adopted, and it is safe to say that in every respect this company is possessed of the best means and methods for distillation of pure spirits known to the trade. At the present time two new steam boilers are being erected with a 70 horse power capacity each. The premises on Passyunk avenue are used for storage, rectifying, bottling, and salesrooms. The great specialty of the firm is in their " Y. P. M." brand (Young's Pure Malt), which was made and first produced on the market in 1854 by Alexander Young, and has obtained a reputation for excellence and purity which has been carefully maintained by his successors, until throughout the length and breadth of the United States it is held in the highest estimation by physicians and all others who appreciate the purest as well as the finest flavored goods in the market. It is perfectly pure, free from any chemical adulteration, made from the best of grain. Their whiskies are allowed a long time to ripen before offering them to the trade, and now the company is having a fine demaud for a seven year old whiskey which they have recently offered to their customers. All of the grain used is malted on the premises. Their trade extends from Maine to California and everywhere among the best class of dealers their " Y.P.M." whiskey is found. Mr. Alexander Young, who laid the foundations on which this extensive establishment has risen, knew full well that his success depended upon maintaining among his competitors a reputation for the highest standard of purity and excellence, and it is with just pride the house now, as ever before, can challenge comparison with any other brands in the market. Mr. Frederick R. West, 78 Wall street, New York, well known in the trade, has supervision of the business of the house in New York. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 236] |
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