William P. Ford and Company, 1865

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

William P. Ford and Company, 1865

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045 (m)

Object ID:

1974.045.32.016

Date:

1865

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the William P. Ford & Co. Iron Foundry Warerooms in Concord, NH, dated 1865. The caption states, "Wm. P. Ford and Company, 165 North Main street - Ford opened this store in 1850. William P. Ford came to Concord in 1837, went to work at a small foundry on Warren street nearly opp. the Central Fire station, the business was carried on by Reuben Martin and Edmund Davis. Mr. Rord was a moulder. In 1838 Ford was taken in as a pardner and the firm was known as Martin and Company. In 1843 the firm was Ford and Pillsbury, Thomas H. Pillsbury and so continued un-til 1846 when Pillsbury retired and Theodore H. Ford was admitted. In 1850 the old foundry on Warren street was abandoned for a new building at the North end 165 North Main street."

Subjects:

Iron industry and trade , Foundries

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

William P. Ford & Co.

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7