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Scully-Jones & Co.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Feb 28 2023 11:18AM by joelr4
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The firm of Scully, Jones & Co., Chicago, has been organized by James A. Scully and Geo. E. Jones, for the purpose of dealing in foundry equipment and supplies, machine tools and railway appliances. Mr. Scully was formerly works superintendent for the Whiting Foundry Equipment Co., Harvey, Ill., and Mr. Jones was in charge of inspection and outside erection for this company. (Quote from 1912.)

The firm was merged with the C. H. Besly & Co. in 1965.

Information Sources

Iron Trade Review, V50, 18 Jan., 1912, pg. 206

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