Turner Manufacturing Co. (WI) - History

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Turner Manufacturing Co. (WI)
Port Washington, WI, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Jul 20 2024 10:25AM by Jeff_Joslin
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Formerly the Western Malleable and Grey Iron Manufacturing Co. of Milwaukee, WI, his firm came under the control of Leland M. Turner who, in 1911, changed its name and moved it to Port Washington, WI. By 1941, they were operating as Simplicity Manufacturing Co.

Trade Names: Simplicity

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #1, 1983 page 516
The Complete Guide to Stationary Gas Engines by Mark Meincke, 1996 page 171

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