Westclox, Inc.
Clock manufacturer in LaSalle, Illinois.
1887 F.W. Matthiessen, Sr., president of a local zinc company, bought the United Clock Company and began production under the name of Western Clock Company. In 1923 Westclox became the company name. Westclox merged with Seth Thomas in 1930, forming General Time Instruments which, in 1968, was bought by Talley Industries.
From the description of Records, 1885-1970. (Northern Illinois University). WorldCat record id: 14688313
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| creatorOf | Westclox, Inc. Records, 1885-1970. | Northern Illinois University |
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| associatedWith | General Time Instruments. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Matthiessen, Frederick W., Sr. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| La Salle (Ill.) |
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| Clock and watch making |
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Active 1885
Active 1970
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