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Griswold Worsted Company (Limited)
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| Name | Griswold Worsted Company (Limited) |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Chestnut Street 322 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Spinnerei |
| Anmerkungen | Büro und Verkaufsräume in der 322 Chestnut Street. Lt. Firmierung eine Kammgarnspinnerei, lt. Text eine Seidenspinnerei. |
| Quellenangaben | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 156] |
| Hinweise | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 156]: Ansicht der Griswold Worsted Mills |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1870 |
Gründung durch W. A. Griswold |
| Aug. 1881 |
Tod von W. A. Griswold |
| Febr. 1882 |
Eintragung unter dieser Firma |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Kammgarn |
1870 |
Gründung |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| Seidengarn |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
1891 |
[Philadelphia] |
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| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | Griswold Worsted Company [Limited], manufacturers of all grades of worsted and silk yarns. Among the many distinguished enterprises in the development of Philadelphia's resources as a great centre of trade there are few if any more fitting or successful representatives than the Griswold Worsted Co. The extensive manufacturing business was established in 1870 by Mr. W. A. Griswold, and has for twenty-one years been continued without interruption, never losing a day or shutting down from strikes or other causes. In August, 1881, Mr. Griswold died, and February, 1882, the important interests were incorporated under the existing title. The officers of the Company are as follows: Chairman, W. L.
Strong, head of the New York, Boston and Philadelphia dry goods commission house of "W. L. Strong & Co.", and which is selling agent for many of the leading mills of the country. Secretary, Mr. F. S. Schroder, who is the leading cotton manufacturer of Lancaster, Pa., controlling the four Conestoga Mills. Mr. H. Whiteley, superintendent, has been connected with the mill from the organization and the success of the corporation is largely due to his efficiency and skill as a manufacturer in all branches of production. Mr. F. Wistar Brown of Philadelphia is the treasurer, widely
known in financial circles and connected with many prominent institutions either as an officer or director. The paid up capital of the Company is $300.000. The mills are among the finest of the kind in the United States. Spacious and well arranged, and fitted up with all the latest improved machinery, spindles and appliances. Since the above illustration was made, the Silk Mill has been largely extended on the right. Upwards of 600 hands find steady employment in the manufacture of all grades of silk and worsted yarns and silk yarns for cassimere purposes. The choicest of raw material is used under the supervision of skilled experts and the greatest care is taken to maintain the highest standard of excellence for all yarns produced. The Philadelphia office and salesrooms are located at 322 Chestnut street. The yarns arc made in white, mixed and fancy colors, warranted fast, and have continued to grow into popular favor with manufacturers, who find them specially adapted in their various grades to every description of fabric for which they are required. The annual product has attained large proportions, the company's customers being found all through the New England, Middle and Western States, and the officers of the company are to be congratulated upon the success of their efforts. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 156] |
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