Lobdell Car Wheel Company.

The Lobdell Car Wheel Company was formed in 1867 in Wilmington, De., as the successor to the partnership of Bush & Lobdell. During the late nineteenth century it was the largest manufacturer of cast railroad car wheels.

Bush & Lobdell, a partnership of machinist Charles Bush and his nephew George G. Lobdell, was formed in 1838 following the death of Bush's previous partner Jonathan Bonney. The firm started as a general machine shop and foundry, but in 1836 it began to specialize in the manufacture of cast railroad car wheels. A new foundry was built in 1844. Bush died in 1855, and Lobdell bought out Bush's heirs in 1859.

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