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Thom. S Oakes & Co.
| Name | Thom. S Oakes & Co. |
| Ortssitz | Bloomfield (N.J.) |
| Art des Unternehmens | Wollwarenfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Manufacturers of Woolen Goods. Bis 1878 "David Oakes & Son" (s.d.). |
| Quellenangaben | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 790] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1830 |
Gründung |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Wollwaren |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
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| ZEIT | 1882 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | This is one of the most important industrial establishments of the State, as it is also one of the oldest and best known, having been founded in 1830 by David Oakes, who continued in the proprietorship until 1878, when the present firm of Thomas Oakes & Co. took possession. A capital of 300,000 is employed and the annual business exceeds that sum. There are six main buildings, substantially built of brick, and several annexes. The whole establishment covers an area of ten acres, and is one of the most extensive in the State. The establishment is very complete and independent, the processes being all separately conducted and upon the grounds. The machinery is very complete and of the latest improved make. Motive power is furnished by two steam-engines, one of seventy-five and the other of twenty-five horse power, and five large boilers, aggregating two hundred and ten-horse power. In addition to the above, two turbine water-wheels of seventy-five-horse power are in use. The goods manufactured have acquired the highest standing with the trade on account of their superior quality and uniform reliability. Wherever introduced they become recognized as the standard and are in general demand where an excellent quality is required. The works give employment to one hundred and thirty-one hands, who are liberally recompensed for their skilled labor, the monthly pay-roll exceeding 4,500. The individual members of the firm are Thomas Oakes and Henry P. Dodd, both native Jerseymen, who are wfidely known as energetic business men who have, within the four years that have elapsed since the establishment has been under their charge, amply demonstrated their enterprise and tact by signal and unusual success. The concern is regarded as one of the safest and most solvent in the Union, a result entirely due to the efficient management of those holding the proprietorship since its inception. Large quantities of goods are annually shipped to New York, that city being the general distributing point through the large wholesale dealers. The firm have made their business a study, devoting much attention to the various improvements they have introduced in the matter of manufacturing and finishing their specialties. Their standing is so well known as to need no commendation at our hands. Suffice it to say, that in a career extending over so long a period the house has maintained a position of which the proprietors may justly be proud, and for which they are entitled to the highest esteem and consideration. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 790] |
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