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J. H. Halsey & Smith
| Name | J. H. Halsey & Smith |
| Ortssitz | Newark (New Jersey) |
| Straße | Washington Street 185 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Lederfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Manufacturers of Carriage Leathers |
| Quellenangaben | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 648] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1836 |
Gründung unter der Firma "Halsey & Tucker" |
| 1864 |
Umwandlung aus "Halsey & Tucker" in "J. H. Halsey & Co." |
| 1879 |
Umwandlung aus "J. H. Halsey & Co." in "J. H. Halsey & Smith" |
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1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
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| ZEIT | 1882 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | Some idea of the extent of the leather trade of Newark may be gained from the fact that 95 per cent, of the leather used for carriages in the United States is made in Newark, and no firm stands higher in the estimation of the trade than that of J. H. Halsey & Smith, who conduct three factories in Newark. Their principal house is at No. 185 Washington Street, and was established in 1836 by Halsey & Tucker. In 1864 the firm became J. H. Halsey & Co., and in 1879 was changed to its present title. They manufacture for the trade carriage leathers of all kinds, principally patent and enameled, and tan, curry and japan them, and convert the raw hide into the finished leather. Their skill and proficiency in the manufacture of all their goods is attested by the great demand for them among the fine carriage manufacturers of the country and dealers generally, whom they supply. The Washington Street factory is 40x300 feet in dimensions, is built of brick, three and four stories in height, and is supplied with an extra complement of the most improved machinery, which is driven by three fifteen horse power engines. Employment is given to one hundred and twenty-five hands, many of them expert workmen. The trade comes from all parts of the United States, and an extensive export trade is also done. The gentlemen composing the firm are J. H. Halsey and James Smith, Jr. Mr. Halsey is a native of Springfield, N. J., and Mr. Smith was born in the city of Newark. They are live, progressive, enterprising business men, highly esteemed and respected citizens, and their house has always been looked upon as one of the most reliable and progressive in the city. It is to their excellent management and judicious business foresight that they have attained their well-earned prominence. The firm have indorsements from the first carriage builders of the country as to the superiority of their carriage leather, viz. Brewster & Co., R. M. Stivers, Loos, Williams & Co., and W. F. Dusenbury, of New York; W. D. Rodgers, of Philadelphia; Chauncey Thomas & Co., Sargent & Ham, of Boston; H. Killam & Co., B. Manville & Co., Crittenden & Co., and Henry Hale & Co., of New Haven; J. W. Gosling, Cincinnati; James A. Wright & Son, St. Louis; A. N. Parry and James Hume, of Amesbury, Mass.; Gunnison & Co., J. B. Judkins, Merrimac, Mass.; J. H. Enders, Louisville; Leverick & Enders, Newark; S. L. North & Co., Leavenworth; Gregg & Rowe Carriage Co., Wilmington, Del.; G. W. Ogden & Co., of Milwaukee, and many others. Such a record needs no comment. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 648] |
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