The Adams Company Dubuque Iowa History 1897 Floor Grate

Manufactured by the adams company dubuque iowa.

The adams company dubuque iowa history 1897 floor grate.

This is a great vintage 2 piece floor grate. Antique cast iron floor register the adams company dubuque iowa 1897 salvage. Authentic old world craftsmanship true craftsmanship can be found right here in eastern iowa. While the company name had changed over the years the ownership remained principally within the families of john taylor adams who joined the firm in 1881 and james currie collier who entered the business in 1895.

We ve manufactured components for agricultural and construction machinery oil recovery equipment winches and industrial pumps as well as parts for various other industries. Measures about 15 3 8 across with a 6 1 4 diameter center opening. If you have any questions please feel free to e mail me. We combine the latest in modern technology with traditional techniques to achieve the finest quality products for your custom residential or historic renovation project.

Here is a nice vintage adams co. Written on outside rim manufactured by the adams co. Dubuque iowa design patent august 31 1897. It is in as found condition with some minor rust.

Beautiful ornate floral design looks as if originally painted black with some paint loss. Throughout the years we ve developed state of the art manufacturing processes for gear hobbing shaping and shaving and bevel gear generating. Vintage dubuque print aerial dubuque photo vintage dubuque ia pic old dubuque. Make offer large 23 14 vintage antique victorian cast iron floor grate vent register antique cast iron floor register the adams company dubuque iowa 1897 salvage 199 00.

Cast iron round floor register grate. Timeless traditional construction methods are alive and well with our passionate team. Light rust patina with some of it s original black paint finish see photos for overall condition. Approximate measurement 15 3 4 inches in diamenter.

Eugene adams invested in the company in june 1883 when roberts decided to retire and adams took the position of a secretary and manager. In 1968 caradco was purchased by scovill manufacturing company. Marked manufactured by the adams co dubuque iowa design patent aug. A change of the company name to langworthy and adams iron works followed in 1885.

For over 100 years the adams company has produced custom gears shafts and power transmission parts. Should clean up nicely. Uss dubuque lpd 8 1984 westpac cruise book. 15 1 2 in diameter.

By 1966 caradco covered one million feet of floor space twenty times the size of the original carr and austin plant.