The Adams Company Dubuque Iowa History 1897 Floor Grate

15 1 2 in diameter.

The adams company dubuque iowa history 1897 floor grate.

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. Here is a nice vintage adams co. Should clean up nicely. Timeless traditional construction methods are alive and well with our passionate team.

We combine the latest in modern technology with traditional techniques to achieve the finest quality products for your custom residential or historic renovation project. It can be used indoors or outdoors and will make an excellent converstation piece with a little of your own special touch or as is. Cast iron round floor register grate. If you have any questions please feel free to e mail me.

Antique cast iron floor register the adams company dubuque iowa 1897 salvage. Vintage dubuque print aerial dubuque photo vintage dubuque ia pic old dubuque. It is in as found condition with some minor rust. The roberts langworthy iron works located at 57 south main street in dubuque were manufacturers of fine light castings like grave crosses and park benches.

Manufactured by the adams company dubuque iowa. We ve manufactured components for agricultural and construction machinery oil recovery equipment winches and industrial pumps as well as parts for various other industries. Eugene adams invested in the company in june 1883 when roberts decided to retire and adams took the position of a secretary and manager. Measures about 15 3 8 across with a 6 1 4 diameter center opening.

Throughout the years we ve developed state of the art manufacturing processes for gear hobbing shaping and shaving and bevel gear generating. Written on outside rim manufactured by the adams co. By 1966 caradco covered one million feet of floor space twenty times the size of the original carr and austin plant. Light rust patina with some of it s original black paint finish see photos for overall condition.

Authentic old world craftsmanship true craftsmanship can be found right here in eastern iowa. Antique cast iron register floor grate architectural 1897 dubuque ia adams co. Marked manufactured by the adams co dubuque iowa design patent aug. Uss dubuque lpd 8 1984 westpac cruise book.

In 1968 caradco was purchased by scovill manufacturing company. A change of the company name to langworthy and adams iron works followed in 1885. 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. This is a great vintage 2 piece floor grate.

For over 100 years the adams company has produced custom gears shafts and power transmission parts.