Crane Co.

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Industrial company founded in Chicago in 1855.

The Crane Company began as a small foundry established by Richard T. Crane, with help from his uncle, lumber dealer Martin Ryerson. The company manufactured brass and copper couplings, train engine parts, heating supplies, valves, pipe fittings, wagon equipment, machine tools, and other industrial goods. The company expanded its operations after the Chicago Fire of 1871 and is still in business today.

From the description of Crane Co. records, 1920-1955. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 682929013

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Active 1883

Active 1928

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