Tag: Manufacturing

Allis-Chalmers, Uncategorized

Forgotten Industrial Giant: The Allis-Chalmers Story – The American Business History Center

The Weekend Historian

I stumbled across this article that was published two years ago. I know my fair share about AC, but I learned a few more facts from this article!   Our business history articles often focus on the consumer products and services industries with which we all interact – from auto companies to department stores.  Yet… Continue reading Forgotten Industrial Giant: The Allis-Chalmers Story – The American Business History Center

Civil Defense, History

My Easter Basket

The Weekend Historian

I received one of the coolest Easter gifts ever last Sunday. We had the whole family up for dinner at our home, and my father-in-law says, "come out to the car and help me with something." First he hands me a small, glass tabletop and then the big surprise. He pulls out a 1962 Civil Defense… Continue reading My Easter Basket

Allis-Chalmers

Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works

The Weekend Historian

It is amazing what you run into when you least expect it. I just so happened to find the former Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works in Appleton, Wisconsin, last weekend. It was fate when I caught a glimpse of the  faded letters painted on the side of the factory complex. I started looking into this division of… Continue reading Allis-Chalmers Appleton Works

History

Bergstrom Furnace

The Weekend Historian

I ran into an interesting piece of Neenah history today. This was the door of a Bergstrom Manufacturing Company furnace. There were some other parts and components, but the door was an amazing piece with the company's name on it. I am unable to find any pictures or information about this furnace. I was able… Continue reading Bergstrom Furnace