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P. W. Gates & Co.
Chicago,IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Jul 27 2025 12:08PM by joelr4
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Founded by Philetus W. Gates and Hiram Scoville in about 1843. In 1848 Gates purchased Scoville's interest and took A. H. Hoge as a partner. A year later, Hoge sold his interest to George S. McKnight and the firm was named P. W. Gates & Co. The firm originally manufactured railroad box cars.

Information Sources

Steam Power on the American Farm by Reynold M. Wik, 1953 page 252

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