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Weyburn Co.
Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Nov 18 2024 5:53PM by Jeff_Joslin
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This firm manufactured wheelwright's and blacksmith's machinery. In 1891 they were L. A. Weyburn Co.. In 1898 they were the Webburn & Briggs Co., located at 716 Main Street in Rockford. In 1905 the name had become Weyburn Co.

Information Sources

Advertisement in the 1891 American Carriage Directory.
Advertisement in the January 1898 Blacksmith & Wheelwright.
Advertisement in the January 1905 American Blacksmith.

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