Western Clock Co.

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Title

Western Clock Co.

Subject

Illinois--Peru
Westclox (Firm)
Clocks and watches
Manufacturing industries

Description

Several men check on clocks in the "Big Ben" timing room inside the Western Clock Company in Peru. The company originated in 1885 under the technological innovation of Charles Stahlberg, and after several name changes (United Clock Company, Western Clock Manufacturing Company, Western Clock Company, Westclox Division of General Time Corporation, and Westclox Company) it was sold to NYL Holdings LLC in October 2007.

Creator

The Keystone View Company

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

ca. 1917

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

401539
Miscellaneous Collection
Vertical File Stereograph Collection

Original Format

stereograph
b&w
2

Physical Dimensions

9 x 18 cm