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Morton Mfg. Co.
Romeo, MI; Muskegon Heights, MI, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: May 29 2011 9:40PM by joelr4
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Morton Valve Co was founded in 1878 by Matthew Morton and reorganized in 1883 as the Morton Mfg. Co. In 1891 the firm incorporated and moved to Muskegan Heights, MI.

Information Sources

American Planer, Shaper and Slotter Builders: 1830-1910 page 107-108 by Kenneth L. Cope, 2002

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