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Fraser & Chalmers Co.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Apr 18 2011 2:33PM by joelr4
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Fraser & Chalmers Co. was founded in 1871 as a partnership between Davis R. Fraser and Thomas Chalmers. They employed 60 employees at first, rising to 1,500 by 1901. In 1901 the company merged with E. P. Allis & Co., Gates Iron Works and Dickson Mfg. Co. to form the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co.

Information Sources

American Steam Engine Builders: 1800-1900 by Kenneth L. Cope, 2006 page 93

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