Joseph Woodwell Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Joseph Woodwell Company began in 1847 as a small hardware store. Over the years it expanded as it rebuilt and added other departments. It was one of the first hardware and industrial supply houses in Pittsburgh. When Joseph died, his sons continued in the company. The Woodwell and Herron families were prominent and wealthy members of Pittsburgh society.

From the description of Photographs 1845-1950 (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 37585372

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creatorOf Joseph Woodwell Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Photographs 1845-1950 Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
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associatedWith Herron family. family
associatedWith Herron, Willian A. person
associatedWith John Eichleay Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Smith-Woodwell Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Woodwell family. family
associatedWith Woodwell, Joseph R., 1842-1911. person
associatedWith Woodwell, William E. person
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Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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Department stores
Hardware stores
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Active 1845

Active 1950

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