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Birmingham Foundry and Machine Shop
| Name | Birmingham Foundry and Machine Shop |
| Ortssitz | Pittsburgh (Pa.) |
| Straße | 21st Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Gießerei und Maschinenfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: Ecke 21st Street und Mary Street. Produkte lt. Quelle: Rolling Mill Castings, Castings for Glass Works etc. Vergl.: "Birmingham Iron Works". |
| Quellenangaben | [Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 138] |
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[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 136] |
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| ZEIT | 1879 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | In the iron interest, Pittsburgh stands specially prominent; her iron products are unsurpassed wherever introduced. Among the prominent and reliable establishments in this branch of industry, and one that is entitled to a brief notice
in this volume, is that above mentioned; not because of its magnitude and specialties, but for its ample facilities and superior productions. It was established by Geo. E. Fisher, Peter Wentzel, and others. It has enlarged its facilities
and kept apace with the times. It has a capital invested of not less than 50.000. The machinery and material necessary to prosecute the business successfully involves an expenditure of 15.000. An annual business of some 30.000 is
done, even with these times, when low prices and general depression is prevalent. The works occupy three buildings, with a frontage on 21st of 44 ft., and a depth of 88 feet. In addition to these commodious buildings, the grounds attached and used for business purposes cover an area 120x140 feet. The foundry and machine shop are spacious and complete in all their requirements. Eighteen skilled mechanics are employed, at an expense of 1.000 per month. The motive power to propel the various machinery is furnished by a 20-horse power engine. The trade of this establishment is principally local and in a healthy, growing condition. The owners are energetic, using every legitimate means to
extend and enlarge their trade. They rely for their increase and prosperity on their promptness and the superior character of all work introduced. They take special pride in their ability for turning out machinery and castings adapted for glass works. The firm consists of Geo. L. Fisher, D. T. Thomas, and Peter Wentzel. Mr. Fisher was born in Germany in 1839, Mr. Thomas was born in Pittsburgh in 1832. Mr. Wentzel was born in Germany in 1830. He came to Pittsburgh in 1844. They are all well and favorably known in business circles. Their enterprise and good social standing entitle them to respect and coufidence as citizens and successful business men. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 138] |
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