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Clark, Plant & Norris
St Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jan 31 2011 11:56AM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1845, William M. Plant established the St. Louis Agricultural Works. By 1857 the Works were operated by the partnership of Clark, Plant & Norris. Their product line included circular sawmills, including a design licensed from George Page of Baltimore.

Information Sources

Ad in St. Louis City Directory for 1857.

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