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Luedinghaus-Espenschied Wagon Company
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| Firmenname | Luedinghaus-Espenschied Wagon Company |
| Ortssitz | Saint Louis (Missouri) |
| Straße | North Broadway 1717-1723 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Wagenfabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: North Broadway 1717-1723, auf 185 feet Länge am Broadway und durchlaufend bis zur Eighth Street mit einer Grundfläche von 150 x 200 feet. |
| Quellenangaben | [Pen and sunlight sketches of Saint Louis (1892) 241, mit Abb. eines Wagens] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1843 |
Louis Espenschied beginnt sein Unternehmen |
| 1861 |
Der in Deutschland geborene Henry Luedinghaus beginnt sein Unternehmen. |
| 1887 |
Das Unternehmen von Louis Espenschied wird in die "Espenschied Wagon Company" verwandelt und eingetragen. Espenschied bleibt Leiter des Unternehmens. |
| 1890 |
Vereinigung der "Espenschied Wagon Company" mit dem Unternehmen von Henry Luedinghaus |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
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Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Pferdewagen |
1842 |
Gründung von Espenschied |
1892 |
[Pen and sunlight ... St. Louis] |
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| Wagen für Baumstämme |
1842 |
Gründung von Espenschied |
1892 |
[Pen and sunlight ... St. Louis] |
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| Wagen für Farmen |
1842 |
Gründung von Espenschied |
1892 |
[Pen and sunlight ... St. Louis] |
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| ZEIT | 1892 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | This is an old-established and extensive concern, devoted to the manufacture, jobbing and dealing in the celebrated "Luedinghaus" wagons. The history of this concern is most interesting, and is illustrative of the energy and progressiveness of those men who have made this city what it is commercially to-day. Mr. Louis Espenschied began business in 1843 and Mr. Henry Luedinghaus in 1861. In 1887 Mr. Espenschied's business was turned over to the Espenschied Wagon Company, an incorporation, at the head of which Mr. Espenschied remained. This company consolidated its business with that of Mr. Luedinghaus in 1890, and the present company was formed with a paid-up capital of $80,000. Soon after the consolidation Mr. Louis Espenschied retired. The following named gentlemen are the officers: Henry Luedinghaus, president and treasurer; Henry Luedinghaus, Jr., son of the president, secretary. The works are those formerly used by Mr. Luedinghaus and are located at 1717 to 1723 North Broadway, being 185 feet on Broadway and running through to Eighth street, where they have a frontage of 150 feet, being 240 feet from street to street. The factory is a fine four-story brick structure, and it is equipped with all the latest and best appliances and machinery. The machinery is driven by a splendid Corliss engine, having a cylinder 14x36 inches in dimensions and developing from 80x129 horse-power. The company employ about 100 skilled workmen, and the demand for their farm, log and other wagons is so great as to keep the factory running with a full force constantly. A large stock is carried, a specialty being made of heavy wagons. The company's manufactures are renowned for their light running qualities and durability. They are made from the best thoroughly seasoned timber, are fully ironed and neatly made, well proportioned and have no superfluous weight. The wagons are beautifully painted, have self-oiling skeins, oval or round-edge tires, and are fitted with Comstock's patent end-gate and other improvements. The company manufacture a full line of farm and log wagons, carry logs, dump carts and general heavy vehicles, and have an immense trade with all sections of the South and West. Mr. Henry Luedinghaus was born in Germany, and since coming to this country has become one of our best known and most progressive citizens. His son is a native of this city, and, like his father, is one of the best known and most highly respected citizens we have, being prominent in social as well as financial and commercial circles. |
| QUELLE | [Pen and sunlight sketches of Saint Louis (1892) 241] |
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