Eyster, Weiser Company

In 1832 Frederick Baugher established machine shops, foundry, and tannery in York, Pa.; in 1872 William Kurtz became partner of firm Baugher, Kurtz & Company; in 1888 company reorganized with W.F.B. Stewart as new partner doing business as Baugher, Kurtz & Stewart, Ltd.; William Eyster (d. 1905) became Stewart's partner in 1899; Frank A. Eyster joined firm in 1904 when it was incorporated as Eyster, Weiser Company; sons Charles S. Weiser, Franklin S. Eyster, and William M. Eyster joined company in 1943; originally produced brass, gray iron, and semi-steel castings, usually on contract to various manufacturers of finished goods, specializing in railroad car components, turbines, mills, gears, and architectural iron; ceased operations in 1971.

From the description of Baugher, Kurtz & Stewart/Eyster-Weiser collection, 1884-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70970248

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