Bass Foundry & Machine Co. - History

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Bass Foundry & Machine Co.
Fort Wayne, IN, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Oct 7 2016 11:17AM by Jeff_Joslin
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Bass Foundry and Machine Works was founded in 1853 as Cooper, Bass & Co.. In 1868 it was operating as Bass & Hanna, and in 1873 the business was incorporated by John H. Bass as Bass Foundry & Machine Co.

Information Sources

American Steam Engine Builders: 1800-1900 by Kenneth L. Cope, 2006 page 27
Carriage and Wagon Makers Machinery and Tools by Kenneth L. Cope, 2004 page 12

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