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James Rees & Sons Co.
| Name | James Rees & Sons Co. |
| Ortssitz | Pittsburgh (Pa.) |
| Straße | Duquesne Way |
| Art des Unternehmens | Schiffswerft und Maschinenfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | 1865: nur "James Rees". Lage: Duquesne Way und Hay Street; 1879: Duquesne Way und 4th Street. Schreibweise bei [Wigley]: "James Reese". Schreibweise "James Rees & Sons" bei [Kunz: Dampfschiffe]. |
| Quellenangaben | [Beers, F. W.: Advertisements (1865)] [Wiley: American iron trade manual (1874) 152] [Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1854 |
Gründung |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Binnenschiffe |
1914 |
Bau der "Belle of Louisville" |
1914 |
Bau der "Belle of Louisville" |
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| Dampfmaschinen |
1865 |
[Beers, F. W.: Advertisements (1865)] |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
Vorgabe: Steam engines |
| Sägewerke |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
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| Schiffsdampfmaschinen |
1865 |
[Beers, F. W.: Advertisements (1865)] |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
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| Zuckermühlen |
1865 |
[Beers, F. W.: Advertisements (1865)] |
1879 |
[Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
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| ZEIT | 1879 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | Among those enterprises that have made Pittsburgh celebrated for its splendid mechanical success, that of Mr. James Rees is perhaps entitled to particular mention in a woric designed to exhibit in detail the varied resources aud
capabilities of this city. For more than a quarter of a century this house has engaged in the manufacture of every
grade and class of machinery, including Marine and Land Engines, Saw and Sugar Mills, Steam Boilers, Oil Tanks,
Salt Pans, &c. Blast Furnace machinery. Iron aud Brass Castings, and Pipes, Steam Pumps, etc., all of which from
the perfection of construction and mechanical excellence have established a reputation that is not confined to the
United States. As a builder of Steam Boats, in Wood, Steel, or Iron worker, he has perhaps performed his greatest feats as a mechanician, and achieved the most signal success. The first steel steam boat ever constructed in the United
States was built last year by this house, under the direction of Jas. Rees' son, Thos. M., who went to South America
and superintended its construction, and after its completion made a successful trial trip on the Magdalena River, for
trade on the Magdalena River in South America, and it has been a matter of comment and congratulation by the press
of the country that this first etfort, opening up so wide a field for industry and capital, was attended by the most
satisfactory results, meeting more than all the requirements demanded, and accomplishing with ease a speed of ten
miles an hour against a five mile current. The plant of Mr. Rees is located on the Allegheny River, at the foot of
4th St., and is about as completely equipped as modern improvement and inventive talent can suggest. The buildings cover an area of over half an acre aud afford ample conveniences for the business. A large force of mechanics are employed here, requiring a large weekly outlay. The annual trade of the concern is very large, and extends through the United States and to other countries. Mr. James Rees, the founder of the establishment in 1854, and still at its head, is originally from Wales. He came to this country when but a youth, and by the exercise of sterling virtues and great constructive ingenuity, has become a representative, and a self made man of the truest type. As the inventor of a Patent Steam Boat Hull, and the best adjustator cut-off for Steam Engines in use, Mr. Rees is widely known on all the rivers of the West, the latter invention being applied to nearly all tlie steamboats navigating the Ohio River. The commencement of his career was attended with great difficulties, small returns, and no calpital. Its outcome reflects credit upon the Iron City, and entitles him to the high estimation of all honest promoters of Industry. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of Pittsburgh (1879) 125] |
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