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Manufacturers Index - Allen Manufacturing Co.
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."