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Arthur L. Perkins Company
| Name | Arthur L. Perkins Company |
| Ortssitz | Jersey City (N.J.) |
| Straße | Warren Street 238 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Isolierrohrfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Ursprünglich "Otis K. Dimock", dann bis 1907 "Dimock & Fink Company". |
| Quellenangaben | [Jersey City of to-day (1907) 111] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1881 |
Gründung als "Otis K. Dimock" an der Maiden Lane, New York City |
| 1890 |
Arthur L. Perkins erwirbt die "Dimock & Fink Company" |
| 1891 |
Umzug der "Otis K. Dimock" zur 80 John Street, New York |
| 1891 |
Umfirmierung der "Otis K. Dimock" in "Dimock & Fink Company" |
| 1897 |
Die "Dimock & Fink Company" erwirbt das fünfstöckige Fabrikgebäude der bankrotten "William Loft & Co." an der 283 und 285 Warren Street |
| 1907 |
Umwandlung in eine Aktiengesellschaft unter der Firma "Arthur L. Perkins Company" |
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Kommentar |
| Sanitärhandel |
1881 |
Beginn als O. K. Dimock |
1909 |
bekannt |
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| ZEIT | um 1907 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The Arthur L. Perkins Company, dealer in plumbers' supplies at 283 Warren Street, traces its origin to Otis K. Dimock, who established the business on Maiden Lane, New York City, in 1881. Under this name the business was continued successfully for ten years, and in 1891 was removed to 80 John Street, New York, and the firm name changed to the Dimock & Fink Company. It continued there for a few years in a small way, but the opportunity presenting itself to secure a factory in Jersey City, it seized it at once, well knowing the wonderful advantage for a manufacturing concern on this side of the Hudson River as compared with New York City. The confectionery firm of William Loft & Co. having failed in 1897, the five story factory building at 283 and 285 Warren Street was placed on
the market, and the company secured it without delay. They made several alterations necessary in the nature of their business, and put in a complete stock of supplies for steam plumbing for mills and steamships, adding several pipe machines and everything necessary for the proper execution of sketch work. The territory was greatly extended, and several traveling salesmen were employed throughout the adjoining states. The result was almost immediate. The business rapidly grew until it broke even the records that had been anticipated by its projectors. It has continued to grow steadily since that time until it has now become the largest concern of its kind in New Jersey. In 1890 Mr. Perkins purchased from the Dimock & Fink Co., which still continues business in New York and New Rochelle, this Jersey City portion of their business, but retained the interest which he had in the old concern, and the business was continued in his name until 1907 when he formed a stock company known as the Arthur L. Perkins Company. The officers of the present corporation are Arthur L. Perkins, president and treasurer; Chas. Weller, vice-president and Robert E. Bell, secretary, the stock all being held by Mr. Perkins and a few employees who have been associated with him for several years. Mr. Perkins resides at 18 Howard Place, Jersey City, and is a member of the Board of Trade of Jersey City. The corporation is one of the most public spirited in the city, and its president and officers are always ready to do whatever is in their power to advance the interests of the city or to make its fame known throughout the United States. Its trade is rapidly increasing, and the orders are coming in so fast that if the increase continues at the present rate, it is not at all improbable that an additional building will have to be provided in the near future. Mr. Perkins gives his personal attention to the business at all times. |
| QUELLE | [Jersey City of to-day (1907) 111] |
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