Friday, March 17, 2017

175th Anniversary Congratulations to Six Firms




The year was 1842. John Tyler was U.S. President. Ether anesthesia was used for the first time. The 2nd Seminole War ended and the Seminoles were forced from Florida to Oklahoma. The 1st U.S. patent for a sewing machine was issued. The 1st documented discovery of gold in California occurred. The University of Notre Dame is founded. And these 6 businesses began operations and continue to this day. Century Club Company congratulations to:

Glades Pike Inn, Sommerset PA
Hildreth's Home Goods, Southampton NY - 5th generation
Johnson Woolen Mill, Johnson,VT - 4th generation
Rugg Manufacturing Company, Leominster MA
SI Financial Group, Willimantic CT
Verdin Company (bell manufacturer), Cincinnati OH - 6th generation