L. F. Parks began in 1887 to make woodworking machinery. By 1900 he was operating as Parks Ball Bearing Machine Co. In 1927 the name changed again to Parks Woodworking Machinery Co.; see that entry for more information.
Information Sources
- The Parks Ball Bearing Machine Co. name was seen in the July 1900 issue of "Carpentry and Building" magazine.
- The July 1926 issue of Building Age and National Builder lists pamphlets for woodworking machinery, including the following:
- Parks Woodworking Machines. Catalog E. 42 pp. Illus.
- Cabinet Shop Special. Bulletin. No. 7. 6 pp. Illus.
- Contractors' Special Swing Cut-off Saw. Bulletin. 4 pp.
- Planing Mill Special. Bulletin. C-85. 6 pp. Illus.
The company address is given as 1540-46 Knowlton St., Cincinnati, O.