Woodward & Powell Planer Co. - History

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Woodward & Powell Planer Co.
Worcester, MA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jan 4 2015 6:53PM by Jeff_Joslin
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The Powell Planer Co. was organized in 1887, and in 1899 was re-formed as the Woodward & Powell Planer Co., a partnership between Edward M. Woodward and Albert M. Powell. The company was still in business in 1919.

Information Sources

The Massachusetts corporate registry database lists Powell Planer Co.'s first registration as 1887-04-28. The same date is listed for Woodward & Powell Planer Co.
American Planer, Shaper and Slotter Builders: 1830-1910 by Kenneth L. Cope, 2002 page 197

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