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Allen Manufacturing Co.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jan 19 2010 11:18AM by Jeff_Joslin
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This little-known maker of woodworking machinery was in business from 1888 or earlier, and probably up to about WWI.

1888 ad from "The Michigan Artisan"

Information Sources

1888 ad for bandsaw and tablesaw.
Seen on eBay: a 21" jointer with this maker's name cast into the base. The jointer has a round head and babbitt bearings.
From The Railroad, Telegraph, and Steamship Builders' Directory, 1888: a listing under wood-working machinery for "Allen Mfg. Co., 55 S. Canal st., Chicago, Ill."

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