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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Small American File Makers From 1914

While it is unlikely that usable files will turn up from some of these American makers, they are worth mentioning for historical reasons. The list is transcribed from Chilton Automobile Directory, January 1914. Note that since I originally posted this list, I have written about several of these companies.
Google Books - Chilton Automobile Directory Jan. 1914

Akron File Co.
Akron, Ohio
Brands: Akron

American Swiss File & Tool Co. (article)
24 John St., New York City
Brands: American Swiss
American Swiss Files 1941 Catalog (pdf)

Central Machine & Supplies Co.
148 Chambers St., New York City

Chelsea File Works
Norwich, Connecticut
Brands: Chelsea

Colonial File Co.
167-70 Teneau St., Neponset, Massachusetts
Brands: Colonial, Puritan

Delta File Works (article)
Johnson & Brother 
3227 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, Penn.
Brands: Delta, Delta Utility

William Dixon Inc.
39 John St., New York City

Graves File Co.
Newark, New Jersey

Hayes File Co. (article)
474-78 Franklin St., Detroit, Michigan
Brands: Hayes

Johnson & Brother File Co. (article)
154-55 Avon Ave., Newark, New Jersey
Brands: Reliance

Liveright Brothers (article)
20th St. & Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Brands: Liveright, Gold Metal

The Racine File Co.
Rex Saw & File Co.
Racine, Wisconsin
Brands: Badger

Rex File & Saw Co. (article)
Newcomerstown, Ohio
Brands: Rex, Black King

Troy File Works
Troy, New York
Brands: Trojan, Troy Best

Edgar T. Ward’s Sons
23-25 Purchase St., Boston Mass.
Brands: Swiss

Westphal File Co. Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Brands: Westphal, Milwaukee

The Whitaker Manufacturing Co. (article)
509 W. Monroe St., Chicago, Illinois
[The brand information may be incorrect in the source publication.]

Another list of American and a few English makers is Manufactures and Dealers in Files, circa 1835-1928.

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