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Dithridge Chimney Co.
| Name | Dithridge Chimney Co. |
| Ortssitz | Pittsburgh (Pa.) |
| Straße | 17th Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Glasfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Stellte Lampen-Zylinder (für Petroleumlampen usw.) aus Flintglas her. |
| Quellenangaben | [Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 172] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1861 |
Gründung durch E. D. Dithridge |
| 1878 |
Wiederaufnahme der Produktion |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Hohlglas |
1861 |
Beginn |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 172] |
Lampenzylinder aus Flintglas |
| Lampenzylinder |
1861 |
Beginn |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 172] |
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| Zeit |
gesamt |
Arbeiter |
Angest. |
Lehrl. |
männl. |
weibl. |
Kommentar |
| 1879 |
163 |
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150 - 175 Fachkräfte. Wochenlohn zusammen $1.500 |
| ZEIT | 1879 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | In considering the various industries of Pittsbursh, the Glass trade assumes an importance with reference to the wealth and general prosperity of the community, that commends it to the most careful attention of any work bearing upon the resources of the Iron City. In this connection the Dithridge Chimney Co., (Limited,) from the magnitude of its business and character of its operations would receive fitting consideration. This enterprise was established in 1861 by E. D. Dlthridge, Esq., who may be said to have originated the manufacture of Lamp Chimneys, which he began in a very small way at first, but which finally developed into one of the most important interests in the glass trade. The business reverted to the present organization which assumed the shape of a limited stock company, acquiring a charter under a special law, "The Limited Co Partnership Act" of Pa., re-commencing operations in 1878, from which time its business has steadily and rapidly increased. The plant of the concern is regarded as one of the largest in the city, and consist of numerous substantial buildings, covering in all over one acre and a half, containing 2 large 10 pot furnaces, with packing, grinding and other departments. Here are employed from 150 to 175 skilled workmen, necessitating a weekly disbursement, for labor alone, of about $1,500. A 20-horse power steam engine and boiler are required to operate the machinery in use, the most careful attention being paid to the perfection of all apparatus connected with the superior finish of the work, new designs being constantly devised, and the highest results obtained in the preparation and manufacture of the material employed. In these two latter respects the company has achieved a wide and permanent celebrity to its wares, finding a ready market not only throughout the United States, but exports in large quantities being made to Cuba, South America and the Sandwich Islands, resulting in a trade that averages from 175.000 to 200.000 annually. The officers of the company are L. M. Plumer, chairman, Wm. Vankirk, Secretary and Treasurer and E. D. Dithridge, Generall Superintendent, gentlemen of extended business experience and thorough knowledge of the requirements of the trade, not only known for their connection with this corporation, but taking an active and influential part in the general interests of the community as officers of various financial, underwriting, benevolent and other institutions. Devoted exclusively to the manufacture of Lamp Chimneys, the Dithridge Chimney Co. (Limited,) occupies a position among its contemporaries that speaks volumes for the ability and tact with which its business is conducted. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 172] |
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