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Manufacturers Index - Bush Hill Iron Works

Bush Hill Iron Works
Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery, Metal Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines

History
Last Modified: Dec 22 2022 8:28PM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1860 Matthews & Moore—a partnership of William Matthews and James Moore—were operating the Bush Hill Iron Works and were manufacturing high and low pressure steam engines, saw mills, forging hammers & rolling mills, among other items. By 1873 the operator was James Moore, "successors to Matthews & Moore". In 1895 the Bush Hill Iron Works were reorganized as the Philadelphia Roll & Machine Works.

Information Sources

  • Ad in May 1873 Journal of the Franklin Institute: "James Moore (successors to Matthews & Moore), ... Sugar Mill, Saw Mill and Grist Mill Machinery ..."
  • McElroy's Philadelphia Directory, 1860, pg. 44