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Austin, Drew & Co.
| Name | Austin, Drew & Co. |
| Ortssitz | Orange (N.J.) |
| Straße | Forest Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Hutfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: Forest Street, near Scotland Street, Orange Valley. Manufacturers of Soft Fur Hats |
| Quellenangaben | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 775] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| Mai 1882 |
Gründung |
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Kommentar |
| Hüte |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
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| ZEIT | 1882 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The great number of hat manufacturers located in Orange is a great advantage to the place and furnishes employment to a large class of the population at very remunerative wages. The business is carried on by men of activity and business ability and large capital, one of the most prominent firms being that of Messrs. Austin, Drew & Co., who although they have only been in the business as a firm since May 1st, 1882, are all experienced, practical men and have gained a first rank among the most noted manufacturers for the high character of the goods they produce. Mr. Edward Austin, Mr, Robert N. Drew, and Frederick Grindman, the members of the firm, all reside in Orange, Mr. Austin is originally from Ireland, but has been in Orange many years. Mr, Drew is from the State of Connecticut, and Mr. Grindman came to this country from Germany many years ago. They are well known in this vicmity and enjoy standard reputations as solid, substantial business men and liberal, publicspirited citizens. Their manufacturing establishment covers about an acre of ground and consists of five buildings of various sizes in a cluster, all of which are used in the various processes of making and finishing hats, this line of production comprising medium and fine soft fur hats, in all colors, a specialty being made of fancy shapes. The establishment ranks among the largest in the Valley and the line of goods equal to the best made in the country and can be found on sale at the New York store, No. 130 Spring Street. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 775] |
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