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SCHANTZ, MINOES, SHALE & Co., manufacturers of cabinet ware .- This business was commenced in 1863. by Joseph Schantz and his brother Heury, in a small store a few rods from their present elegant warerooms. The business rapidly increased, and in 1869, Mes-rs. Schantz & Brother associated themselves with Fred. S. Minges and Fred. A. Shale, both gentlemen of integrity and known business ability. In 1872 the largely increased business rendered the erretino of a warehouse necessary, and the present fine building on North Water street was built, and is complete in all its appointments. It has a frontage of fifty feer, is one hundred and fifty feet deep, and six stories high; located at Nos. 15, 17, and 19. This immense building is used only for a warehouse and office. The mannfactory is located at Nos. 131 to 141 North Water street, and is furnished with all the modern improvements for the manufacture of furniture. They em- ploy about two hundred persons, and make a specialty of the finest grades of furniture. They ship goods to all the principal cities in the United States, and enjoy a wide reputation for the elegance and superiority of their work. Two hundred thousand dollars' worth of goods are manufactured annually.
C. J. HAYDEN & Co., furniture manufacturers .- This immense establishment was founded by Mr. C. J. Hayden in 1845. He conducted the business as sole proprietor until 1855, when Mr. Bromley was admitted as a partner, and was contioned by the firm of Hayden & Bromley notil 1860. Since that time it has been io the hands of C. J. Hayden & Co. When Mr. Hayden commenced business the annual production of manufactured goods amounted to twenty thousand dollars, and at the present time the annual product amounts to three hundred thousand dollars. Employ three hundred persons. This firm has commanded success, and their large establishment reflects great credit upon themselves. and is an honor to the " Flour City." It is one of the largest manufacturing establish- ments of the kind in the United States.
H. O. HALL & Co., furniture manufacturers .- This immense establishment was founded by P. M. Bromley & Co. It subsequently passed into the hands of Bromley, Hund & Smith, Hunn, Smith & Spencer, Huon, Spencer & Co., and latterly was purchased by the present proprictors, consisting of the following persons: H. O. Hall, Burrall Spencer, and H. J. Durgio. This is one of the largest manufacturing establishments of the kind in the United States. The noqual product amounts to two hundred and fifty chonsand dollars, and they et- ploy one hundred and fifty persons. Capital, four hundred thousand dollars.
BURLEY & DEWEY, furniture manufacturers and dealers .- This business was commenced by Mr. Buriey in 1863, and continued by him one year. when Mr. Dewey became a partner. The business was commenced in a very small way, but they have succeeded in building up a large trade. The annual sales of storo and manufactory amount to fifty thousand dollars; emplay directly and in- directly fifty persons. The members of the firm are George S. Burley and Isaac H. Dewey.
MICHELSON & RUCKDESCHIEL, furniture manufacturers .- Established by Michelson Bros. in IS6S. and continued by them a few months, when it changed to Michelson & Draude. It subsequently passed into the hands of Michelson & Co., and in 1873 the firm became Michelson & Ruckdeschel. Annual product in beginning, four thousand dollars. Present annual product, thirty thousand dol- lars. Employ twenty-four perser.4.
GIBBONS & SroNE. piano manufacturers .- This industry was commenced in 1861 by the late Dwight Gibbons. In 1864, L. L. Stone was admitted as a partner. Upon the death of M . Gibbons his sons, D. C. and A. J. Gibbons, succeeded .to his interest. The factory is located on Hill street. Salesrooms, No. 86 State street.
ROCHESTER PLATING WORKS, Henry Churchill, agent .- This is a new enter- prise in Rochester, and was established in February, 1876. It supplies a want that has long been felt among manufacturers, and Mr. Churchill cannot In euro- mended too highly for founding these works. The business consists of nickel- and silver-plating. Ile employs only experienced workmen. and in beauty of exccutioo the work turned out at this establishment is unsurpassed.
OPTICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTORY .- Founded in 1860 by Bausch & Lomb. In 1866 a company was formed under the name of the Vulcanite Opti- cal Instrument Co., which was succceled by the present corporation, the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Its officers are J. J. Bausch. president; IT. Lamb, treasurer ; William H. Schramm, secretary. They manufacture optical lenses. spectacles, eye-glasses, magnifying-glas-es, microscopes, telescopes, etc. The factory is located at corner of North Saint Paul and Lowell streets.
HORCHELER & MILES, manufacturers of sash, doors, hlinds, etc .- Founded in 1871. The business has increased yearly, and at the present time is one of the important manufactortes in this branch of industry in the city. Empduy ten men. The mill is furnished with all modern machinery for carrying on the business. Both members of the firm are practical mechanics, and give their personal attention to the business George Henry Florcheler, William E. Miles.
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M. S. PETERS, manufacturer of sash, doors, and blinds .-- Commenced business io Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, in 1860, in partnership with Mr. Rogers. In 1572, Mr. Peters disposed of his interest and came to Rochester, and estab- lished this business, and has succeeded in building up a profitable industry.
O'CONNOR & DEVEREAUX, manufacturers of' sash, doors, hlinds, etc .- Estab- lished in 1572. The business has rapidly increased, and they employ fifteen persons. Both members of the firm are practical workers in this branch of manu- facture, and give their personal attention to the business.
J. F. LOVECRAFT & SON's planing-mill is located near Mount Hope avenue, and is doing a successful and increasing business.
WILLIAM P. LATZ, manufacturer of sash, doors, and blinds .- Founded in IS59 by the present proprietor. The business has increased steadily, and at the present time amonots to about twenty-five thousand dollars per annum. Em- ploys ten persons. Location, Barton building, formerly known as Fiske building.
JOSEPH LOVECRAFT & SON, barrel-head manufacturers .- Tbis business was commenced by Joseph and William Lovecraft in 1856, and continued by them notil 1969, when the entire establishment passed into the possession of the present proprietors. The annual product at the beginning of business amounted to four thousand dollars, and from six to eight hundred heads were turned out per day ; at the present time the annual product amounts to forty thousand dollars. and five thousand heads are manufactured per day. Employs twenty persons.
SAMUEL PORTER, barrel-head manufacturer .- The origin of' this enterprise dates back to 1859, when it was established by J. H. Wilson & Co. This firm conducted it until 1874, when it was purchased by Mr. Porter, and has since been managed by him with a rapidly increasing annual pruduct. Sales per annum, sixty thousand dollars. Employs thirty persons.
B. H. CLARK, stave manufacturer, commenced business in June, 1858. He has conducted it as sole proprietor, and has succeeded in building up a large and increasing irade. In connection with the factory he has two canal-boats. used for the transportation of staves from Rochester to New York, and three others for conveying the material to the establishment. Employs fifty persons.
FRANK CROSTON, broom manofactory .- Business was founded in 1873 by the present proprietor. It has increased rapidly, and the annual sales amount to twelve thousand dollars. Employs eleven persons.
BENTLEY, MEYER & SOUTHWICK are the proprietors of a large saw-mill, doing a prosperous business, near Mount Hope avenue.
C. T. & G. W. CROUCH are the proprietors of a saw-mill on South Saint Paul street.
ELON D. HICKS, bracket manufacturer, established this business in 1867, and has since continued it. It was first started in the " Beehive," and removed to this place February 1, 1875. He commenced in a very small way, but has suc- ceeded in building up an important trade; employs twenty men, and is the only establishment in the State that is confined to this style of goods. He manufac- tures faocy cabinet ware, and makes " dollar" goods a specialty. Factory and office, Jay street bridge.
ETTS & MARTYN, manufacturers of toys, etc .- This business was established by the present proprietors in October, 1876. It is the first industry of the kind established in the city, and bids fair to succeed.
MORRIS BORTLE, sawing and wood-turning .- Founded in 1867 by the present proprietor. The annual product amounts to four thousand dollars and his preseot prosperity is largely due to the fact that he is a practical mecha' ie, having been engaged in the business over thirty years. Location, Aqueduct street.
JOHN DUFNER, last manufacturer, established in 1853 .- The annual product at beginning was three thousand dollars, and four hands were employed. It has largely increased, and now the sales amount to forty thousand dollars per annum. Employs sixteen persons. lle manufactures lasts, crinips. boot-trees, and clamps, and the entire production at present is for shoe manufacturers.
GEORGE W. ARCHER, manufacturer of' dental chairs, etc .- Founded in 1857 by R. W. Archer. In 1868, George W. Archer became an active partner in the concern, and the business was conducted onder the firmu nur ef R. W. Archer & Brother. It was continued by them until the death of R. W. Archer in I873, when the cotire establishment passed into the possession of George W. Archer, the present proprietor. This business has rapidly increased from the commence- ment, when the annual sales amounted to about three thousand dollars. to the present time, when the sales per annum amount to one hundred thousand dollars. Employ seventy-five persons. Capital, one hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Ar- rher manufactures dental and barber chairs, cabinets, surgeon s chairs, ladies' hair- Irc»-ing chairs, patent piano stools, store and ottoman stools, music stand-, etc. Ilis dental and barber chairs have no superiors, and are shipped throughout the I'nited States and England.
". W. WOODWARD, manufacturer of picture frames, mouldings, etc .- Mr. Windwan is a pioneer in the business in the city of Rochester, commencing
in 1862. In 1864 he admitted as a partner Mr Ruudel, and until 1869 the establishment was carried on by the firm of Woodward & Rundel. In that year M .. Woodward became sole proprietor, and has since conducted the business with marked success. In ordinary times bis annual sales amount to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Employs fifty men. Stereoscopic view publishing fornis one of the principal features of the business. Shipments of goods are made throughout the States and Canadas.
EMPIRE MOULDING WORKS, George H. Newell, proprietor .- Mr. Newell established this business in 1853, and conducted it as sole proprietor until 1865, when be admitted as a partner Fred Turpin, and the cuncern was managed under the firm name of Newell & Turpin up to October, 1875, when the partnersbip was dissolved, Mr. Turpin retiring. It has since been managed by Mr. Neweli, with a steady increase of business. The business has kept pace with the rapid progress of the manufacturing interests of the " Flour City," as is shown by the fact that in the beginning the annual product amounted to two thousand dollars, and at present it amounts to eighty thousand dollars. Employs ninety persons.
SUMMERS & TURPIN, manufacturers of mouldings, frames, etc. This is one of the leading establishments of the kind in the city. Mr. Turpin is one of the pioneers in the manufacture, and has made the development of this business a grand success. The concern is in a prosperous condition, and has n steadily in- creasing trade.
JACOB HOWE & SON, bakery .- This is one of the oldest establishments io the city, and was founded by Jacob Howe in IS14. Two years afterwards be issued a circular to the public, a copy of which is given below : .
" BAKING. "JACOB HOWE,
" Respectfully informs the inhabitants of the village of Rochester and vicinity, that he has commenced the Baking Business in all its various branches, at bia bake-bouse in Fitzhugh Street, where he intends to keep constantly on hand a supply of Ginger Bread, Louf Bread, Boston and Common Crackers, and Fancy Bread for Gentlemen's tables .-. Mr. Howe offers his services to families, on terms which he is confident will be cheaper and more economical for them, tban to bake for themselves; especially for those who live near him .- He expects very soon a journeyman Baker from Boston, and as soon as he arrives he will be able to keep on hand a supply of Ship Bread .- He will also keep a supply of Bread for Travellers and others, in Buffalo Street, near Messrs. Bond & Hatche's store. Mr. Howe does 'not conceive it proper or necessary to make any comments on his knowledge of his business-but those who favor him with a call, will be able to judge for themselves .- His terms may be known by calling on him at his Bake- House.
"JUNE 24, 1816."
The business was continued by Mr. Howe until 1831, when the firm changed to Jacob Howe, Jr. In 1685, changed to Jacob Howe & Son. At the begin- oing of business the annual product amounted to five hundred dollars. In 1876 it amounted to one hundred thousand dollars. Employ twenty persons.
FLECKENSTEIN BROS., steam bakery .- This business was established in 1844 by V. Fleckenstein, Sr. In 1870 it passed into the hands of the present proprietors, V., Jr., George, and Joseph Fleckenstein. In the beginning the annual produet amounted to about twenty-five hundred dollars. At present it amounts to sixty thousand dollars. Employ thirteen persons.
J. R. CULROSS, steam bakery .- Established in 1846 by the present proprietor, and has since been conducted by him. In the commencement the business was small, and now amounts to twenty-five thousand dollars. Employs five persons.
KINGSBURY & DAVIS, manufacturers of cracker machinery .- This industry was established by the Gage Bros., and was continned by them until 1868, when the business was purchased by the present proprietors. The annual production was small when the establishment passed into the hands of K. & D., but by manu- facturing the best quality of goods they have succeeded in building up a business amounting to twelve thousand dollars per annum. Employ eight persons.
DOUGHERTY & DORSEY, barrel and shingle machinery .- Founded in 1800 by Acker, Daugherty & Co. In 1865 the establishment passed into the possession of Mr. Dougherty, who continued it until 1870, when Mr. James Dorsey was admitted as a partner. The firm of Acker, Dougherty & Co. carried on a large business, managing at the same time this concern together with a large hoop and barrel- heading establishment; also a saw-mill in Livingston county. During this time Mr. Dougherty was also master-mechanic for the Badger manufactory, on Hill street. This firm manufactures Dougherty's patent hoop machine and Dough- erty'a pateut barich machinery.
BUFFALO STEAM-GAUGE AND LANTERN COMPANY .- Was organized October 1, 1875. The business has steadily increased from the beginning. They are
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manufacturers of locomotive head-lights, railroad und ship lanterns, signal and tail lamps, steam-gauges, etc., etc. The officers of the company are-C. T. H.m, president; E. F. Clarke, secretary ; F. D. W. Clarke, treasurer ; S. Stettheimer, superintendent.
ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORKS, William H. Cheney, proprietor .- In 1838, Mr. Cheney leased of Dr. Ellwood an old doorless and windowless skeleton of s building for a furnace and foundry, and in the spring of that year brought, by canal from Albany, an engine and boiler, with tools, patterns. ete., and commenced business. Here he cast the first cooking-stove made in this part of the country,- the old "saddle-bags" pattern. with its plates a quarter of an inch thick aud rough as the sole of an india-rubber boot. Mr. Cheney also operated the first steam-engine in the city, and when first started the " natives" came flocking to the fouudry to see the monster "that made such a hideous noise." In 1864 he erected a large med commodious building on South Saint Paul street, where he is now located. As a stove manufacturer le had a wide reputation, and his business increased until it amounted to one hundred thousand dollars per anuum. In 1860 he aban- doned this manufacture, and commenced building iron fronts for buildings, etc., ete. He has been very successful in this branch of industry, also, and has attained a reputation for his products second to none in the country. Employs twenty men. Mr. Cheney is one of the oldest and most highly respected social and business men in the city, and is at present vice-president of the Rochester Savings Bank.
ROCHESTER AGRICULTURAL WORKS .- Founded in 1845 by Johe A. Pitts, and continued by him until 1848, when it passed inte the hands of Charles Gorden & Co. This firm managed the business until 1850. In that year A. Gerdon & Co. took charge of the concern and carried it on until 1862, when Pitts & Brayley assumed its management. A few years since, the entire establishment passed into the possession of Jumes Brayley, the present proprieter. The estab- lishment, since 1850, has been under the immediate control of Alexander Gordon. From the inception of the business up to 1862, the celebrated Pitts thresher was manufactured. Since that time they have manufactured the Hubbard reaper and mower. The annual product amounts to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Employs seventy-five persons.
STRONO & WOODBURY, whip manufactory .- Founded by William R. Strong, in 1837, and continued by him a number of years, when it passed into the hands of M. Strong, and was carried on by him until the year 1865, when he disposed of the entire establishment tu Henry A. Strong and E. F. Woodbury, the present proprietors. They employ seventy persons, and the annual product amounts to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The manufactory is a large four- story briek building located on the corner of Allen and North Washington streets. A full line of whips is manufactured and shipped throughout the United States.
C. B. WOODWORTH & SON, manufacturing perfumers .- This branch of indus- try was established in January, 1557, by Campbell & Bundel. In 1858 the firm changed to Woodworth & Bainnel. In June, 1860, R. A. Buunel disposed of bis interest to C. B. Woodworth. It was conducted by Mr. Woodwerth until January 1, 1867, wheu bis son, Mr. C. C. Woodworth, was admitted as a partner. This firm has been successful, and have brought before the public many of the leading perfumes of the day, among which may be mentioned the " Nissen . Bo- quet" and " Night-blooming Cereus." This house has now been in existence twenty-one years, and ix, without doubt, the largest establishment of the kind in the United States.
A. SPIENILER, chemist, and manufacturer of fine perfumeries, flavoring extracts, eto., is located at 24 East Main street, where he is conducting a successful business.
Others engaged in this industry are Alfred Wright, Lalor & Skinner, and C. H. Angell.
OTIS & GORSLINE, sewer-pipe manufactory .- Of the many industries for which the eity is noted, this comparatively new though extensive establishmicut has acquired a national reputation. manufacturing a very superior article of salt-glazed stoneware, sewer- aud drain-pipe. It has now been ie operation about three years, and the annual product has increased rapidly, and now amounts to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Employ thirty men. The works are situated on Oak street, and embrace an area in extent of nearly three acres. Their facilities for shipping are unsurpassed, being on the line of the railroad and canal, and enly a short distance from the upper landing on the Genesec river. They have from time to time been compelled to enlarge their works in order to meet the demands of the trade for their pipes, which are acknowledged to have but few equals, if any, and no superiors in the world. Both members of the firm are practical men, and give their personal attention to tho business.
VAN ZANDT, coffee and tea house and spice mills, No. 11 West Main street .-
This establishment has now been in existence about thirty years, and is one of the oldest and largest business houses in the city. The Messrs. Van Zandt, who originated it and have been associated with it from the beginning, are practical men, of' energetic habit, whose corrvet business methods and steady persond attention to the enterprise have contributed to lay a firm foundation for a very large trathe. Mr. M. N. Van Zandt, the present head of the house, has been associated with it all through its existence, and has complete control of all its affairs, conducting it with sagacity and vigor. Mr. Force, the junior member of the firm, is a geetle- man of well-known business tact, an enterprising and energetic manager. They have secured public confidence, and their trade-mark has become an assurance of excellency. Many county and State fairs have awarded them premiums for the quality and purity of their goods.
The roasting of coffees and grinding of spices is an original specialty with this house.
Other establishments of this kind are those of C. T. Moore, R. D. Van De Carr, and B. B. Van Zandt.
WHITNEY'S ELEVATOR, George J. Whitney and Son, proprietors .- In about the year 1857 au elevator was erected on the site occupied by the present one, and in the spring of 1562 it was destroyed by fire. With commendable prompt- ness, immediate steps were taken for rebuilding, and in the following fall it was completed and ready for business. The elevator proper is forty-tive by two hun- dred and six feet, and has a capacity of two hundred thousand bushels. The warehouse is two hundred feet in length, with an average width of one hundredl feet. Capacity, twenty-five hundred barrels. Location, Brown street and Erie canal.
BLAKENEY & Co., manufacturers of cigar-boxes .- This industry was estab- lished by the present firm in 1873. The produet has increased rapidly from the beginning, and their goods command an extensive sale, being shipped throughout the United States and Canadas. Capacity, eight thousand per mouth. Employ ten persons. They are also dealers ie cigar-makers' supplies.
JACOB SAUER. manufacturer of cigar-boxes .- This is the oldest establishuient of the kind in the city. It was founded by the present proprietor in 1865. In the beginning the capacity was one hundred boxes per day. It is now furnished with improved machinery, and has a capacity of five hundred boxes daily. Sis- teen persons are employed, and shipments of goods are made over the United States and Canada.
J. B. STEVENS & SON, box manufactory .- This business is an ontgrowth of the general increase of the city's trade. The senior member of the firm, Mr. J. B. Stevens. has been a resident of the city for the past thirty-three years. For a long time he was engaged in business as a carpenter and builder, aud in 1857, iu partnership with a brother, he established a box manufactory, locating the business at the foot of Furnace street. The firm was then J. B. Stevens & Bre .. and the factory gave employment to six men. In about the year 1866 Mr. Stevens' son assumed an interest in the business, aud it has since been conducted under the present firm name. The establishment is furnished with improved machinery. and employs about fifty persens. The consumption of raw material has reached as high as one million five hundred thousand feet per annum.
I. S. DIstRow, box manufactory .- This business was established in 1873 by I. S. Disbrow, and was continued by him until April 1, 1875, when M. II. Dis- brow became a partner, but no change was made in the original firm nouc. This branch of industry is of eouiparati ly recent origin, having been called into exist- ence by the immense jubbing trade of this eity, but now ranks among the fixed institutions of Rochester. The business of the Messrs. Disbrow has mapilly in- ereased, the annual product at the present time being largely in excess of any previous year. They employ eleven persens.
J. K. HUNT, paper-box marufactory .- This industry was founded by A-htou & Hunt in 1870, and continued hy them until 1872, when Mr. Hunt purchased the entire interest, aud has since carried on the business. In the beginning the aunual product amounted to about four thousand dollars, and has gradually in- creased up to the present time, when it amounts to twenty thousand dollars. Employs twenty-five persons. Goods are shipped throughout Pennsylvania and New York.
HI. LETTINGTON, manufacturer of paper boxes .- Business founded in 1861 by the present proprietor with a capital of oue hundred dollars. Ile now has a capital of ten thousand dollars invested, and employs twelve persons. He manu- factures grape-boxes, also plain and fancy boxes.
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