Indian Chief Vises, Buel Patent Anvil, 1902
Columbus Forge & Iron Co. was incorporated in early 1898 and operated until the early 1980s. The liquidation auction of the real estate and machinery was June 23, 1983. A brand name for their post vises was Indian Chief, and Buel Patent and Trenton for anvils.
As of 1913, there was an unrelated business in Columbus, Columbus Anvil & Forging Co.
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