J. R. Brownell started in 1855 making Steam Engines, Boilers and Sawmills. It was reorganized as Brownell, Roberts & Co. in 1867 and incorpoated as Brownell & Kielmeirer Mfg. Co. in 1871. The firm became Brownell & Co. in 1888 and lasted well into the 1900’s. In 1894 Brownell bought the Giddings Automatic Steam Engine line from Sioux City Engine & Iron Works with C. M. Giddings, its inventor joining the Brownell firm.
Information Sources
- American Steam Engine Builders: 1800-1900 by Kenneth L. Cope, 2006 page 42