The Dobbins Instrument Co., a telescope manufacturing company, made more than 100 telescopes. The Dobbins Instrument Company started November 20, 1979, and lasted until 1991. The Company was started by Thomas J. Dobbins (August 13, 1922 - November 9, 2002) and his son, Thomas A. Dobbins (Born: August 4, 1958-). Dobbins Instrument Company was located in Lyndhurst, Ohio, Cuyahoga County. In 1992, the rejuvenated company went by the name A.R.O. Instrument Company, and lasted until 1997. A.R.O. Instrument Company was located in Coshocton, Ohio, Coshocton County.
From the guide to the Dobbins Instrument, Company Collection, 1911-1999, 1980-1990, (Cleveland Public Library)