Fall River Iron Works Company.

Dates:
Active 1821
Active 1909

Biographical notes:

Iron manufactory, Fall River, Mass. Established in 1821 by Richard Borden and Bradford Durfee. Incorporated in 1825. In addition to operating a rolling mill, nail mill, and iron foundry, the company had interests in cotton manufacturing and steamboat operations. It also controlled important land and water rights. Textile manufacturing became the chief interest of the firm in the 1890's, and its mills were operated by the American Printing Company. The American Printing Company was liquidated in 1935.

From the description of Records, 1821-1909 (inclusive). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 229894340

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Subjects:

  • Coastwise shipping
  • Cotton manufacture
  • Gas companies
  • Iron industry and trade
  • Manufactures
  • Metal products
  • Metals
  • Metal trade
  • Public utilities
  • Steamboat lines
  • Textile industry
  • Transportation

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Places:

  • Massachusetts--Fall River (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • New England (as recorded)