Robert Wetherill & Company.

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The firm of Robert Wetherill & Company was formed on January 1, 1872, by the brothers Robert and Richard Wetherill. The firm established a factory at 6th and Upland Streets in Chester, Pa., and specialized in the manufacture of Corliss steam engines, offering complete installations including boilers, shafting, pulleys and mill gearing.

From the description of Account books, 1880-1884. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86134346

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Chester (Pa.)
Pennsylvania
Delaware County (Pa.)
Subject
Boiler making industry
Corliss steam-engine
Steam engines
Foundries
Gearing
Machinery
Machinery industry
Shafting
Steam-boilers
Steam-engineering
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1880

Active 1884

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