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Friday, October 2, 2015

Hayes File Co.

Hayes File Co. made Swiss pattern files and imported them from Switzerland and France. The business began in 1870 according to their advertising, and were located at 474, 476, and 478 Franklin St., Detroit, and later at 1986 Franklin St. Hayes is still in business as Hayes Grinding Co.
The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922, Vol 5