Joseph Woodwell Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
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 Records 1829-1954. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 37586227
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| creatorOf | Joseph Woodwell Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Records 1829-1954. | 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 |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh |
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| Department stores |
| Hardware stores |
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