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Manufacturers Index - J. S. Ruger & Co.

J. S. Ruger & Co.
Buffalo, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines

History
Last Modified: Sep 17 2013 10:23PM by joelr4
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This firm was a reorganization of Swarts Iron Works of Rochester, NY

Operating Queen City Iron Works, Chicago Street and the Ohio Basin, Buffalo, NY.

"This afternoon a steam boiler exploded in the establishment formerly known as the Swartz Iron Works, on Chicago-street. The premises were occupied by E. & B. HOLMES, cooper shop, and J.S. RUGER & Co. and THOS. PARKS, machinists. The building was nearly destroyed."

Information Sources

  • NY Times, 27 Sep 1863