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Henry R. Dunham & Co.
New York, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Feb 21 2026 9:52PM by joelr4
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In 1837 Henry R. Dunham & Co. was manufacturing steam engines on North Moore Street near West Street in the southwest corner of Manhattan.

Information Sources

1837 New-York as it is, in 1837, page 84, "Machinists": "Dunham & Co. Henry R. steam engine and machine shop, North Moore near West."
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