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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A February 1929 letter from [[Lamson&Goodnow|Lamson & Goodnow]] to the Taylor Instrument Company requests a current catalogue and pricing information for a single wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer. The inquiry reflects routine procurement communication as the company evaluated Taylor’s offerings for its own needs.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Lamson%26Goodnow&diff=80Lamson&Goodnow2026-07-28T18:37:46Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>Origins and Early History<br />
Lamson & Goodnow was established in 1837 in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, and holds the title of the oldest cutlery manufacturer in the United States. The company traces its roots back to Silas Lamson, who invented the curved scythe snath, and his sons Ebenezer and Nathaniel, who partnered with Abel Goodnow to expand into knife manufacturing. The business experienced steady growth during its early years, eventually building an extensive factory complex utilizing a dam on the Deerfield River to generate water power. The company built a strong national reputation for quality professional and agricultural cutlery, highlighted in 1869 when its workers crafted a custom 62-piece dinner set as a gift for President Ulysses S. Grant.<br />
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Operations Around 1929<br />
By 1929, Lamson & Goodnow was operating as a massive, well-established industrial enterprise. To maintain its production scale, the company utilized hundreds of tons of steel and coal annually, along with raw materials like ivory, rosewood, rubber, and bone, to produce over 500 different styles of cutlery. Their extensive product line during this era included fine table cutlery, butcher knives, bread knives, hunting knives, and specialized utility tools.<br />
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Historical commercial records and ephemera from 1929 demonstrate the company's active nationwide reach. During that year, they were manufacturing and shipping specialized items—such as fruit knives and putty knives—to commercial clients ranging from Boston, Massachusetts, to Waco, Texas. Their accounting and purchasing departments were heavily engaged in corporate correspondence with various supply chain partners, including steel suppliers and dyestuff corporations.<br />
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Later Years<br />
Lamson & Goodnow maintained operations at their historic complex for over 175 years, manufacturing scythes and cutlery until closing the original factory buildings in 2006. Today, the brand continues to produce kitchen tools and professional-quality cutlery.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Lamson%26Goodnow&diff=79Lamson&Goodnow2026-07-28T18:18:55Z<p>Admin: Created page with "Lamson & Goodnow traces its origins to Silas Lamson, a 19th‑century inventor and manufacturer who began producing scythe handles, agricultural tools, knives, and cutlery in 1837. Over time, the business grew into one of the largest cutlery manufacturers in the United States, known for high‑quality knives and industrial cutting tools. The company operated out of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, and remained a major regional employer and supplier well into the 20th cent..."</p>
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<div>Lamson & Goodnow traces its origins to Silas Lamson, a 19th‑century inventor and manufacturer who began producing scythe handles, agricultural tools, knives, and cutlery in 1837. Over time, the business grew into one of the largest cutlery manufacturers in the United States, known for high‑quality knives and industrial cutting tools. The company operated out of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, and remained a major regional employer and supplier well into the 20th century.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=78Letters2026-07-28T18:13:00Z<p>Admin: /* Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) */</p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
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=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929.02.27 – 1929.03.14) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
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:; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.<br />
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=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=77Letters2026-07-28T12:19:44Z<p>Admin: /* Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) */</p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
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=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
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:; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=76Letters2026-07-28T12:19:10Z<p>Admin: /* Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) */</p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
:: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
:: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=75Letters2026-07-28T12:18:54Z<p>Admin: /* Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) */</p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
:; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=74Letters2026-07-28T00:05:54Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
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=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument Companies fulfilling a catalog request while proactively correcting a suspected part number error.<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.29.jpg&diff=73File:1929.03.29.jpg2026-07-28T00:02:51Z<p>Admin: This 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies addresses a catalog request from Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. Co., noting a likely error in the requested part number. The sender proactively provides alternative catalog parts (700 and 700-A) instead of the requested part 708 and offers further assistance if their assumption is incorrect.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
This 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies addresses a catalog request from Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. Co., noting a likely error in the requested part number. The sender proactively provides alternative catalog parts (700 and 700-A) instead of the requested part 708 and offers further assistance if their assumption is incorrect.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=70Letters2026-07-27T23:59:27Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑29 – Clarification'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.29.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument sends catalogue parts and requests clarification on which devices they need. <br />
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=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=69Letters2026-07-27T23:55:19Z<p>Admin: /* Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) */</p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑14 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑27 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=68Letters2026-07-27T23:53:32Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Catalogue Request'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow asks Taylor Instrument to mail updated MO9 and WO9 catalogues for their files.<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.27.jpg&diff=67File:1929.03.27.jpg2026-07-27T23:52:37Z<p>Admin: A March 21, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow requests updated Taylor Instrument catalogues, specifically parts MO9 and WO9, for their reference files.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A March 21, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow requests updated Taylor Instrument catalogues, specifically parts MO9 and WO9, for their reference files.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=66Letters2026-07-27T23:44:25Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – No Visit Planned'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.14.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument notes no representative will be sent <br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.14.jpg&diff=65File:1929.03.14.jpg2026-07-27T23:43:41Z<p>Admin: A March 14, 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies explains that they do not plan to send a representative to Lamson & Goodnow’s plant and that the matter has been fully passed to their Boston office. They close by inviting Lamson & Goodnow to reach out if any further assistance is needed.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A March 14, 1929 letter from Taylor Instrument Companies explains that they do not plan to send a representative to Lamson & Goodnow’s plant and that the matter has been fully passed to their Boston office. They close by inviting Lamson & Goodnow to reach out if any further assistance is needed.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=64Letters2026-07-27T23:38:38Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Undecided'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are still undecided and do not need a visit.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=63Letters2026-07-27T23:37:44Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑11 – Work Postponed'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.11.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow advises Taylor that they are postponing decisions on additional thermometer‑related work.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.11.jpg&diff=62File:1929.03.11.jpg2026-07-27T23:36:43Z<p>Admin: A March 11, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow informs Taylor Instrument that they are delaying further action on the wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer installation until they decide how much more work they want to pursue. It reflects uncertainty on the customer’s side and pauses the ongoing service coordination.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A March 11, 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow informs Taylor Instrument that they are delaying further action on the wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer installation until they decide how much more work they want to pursue. It reflects uncertainty on the customer’s side and pauses the ongoing service coordination.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=61Letters2026-07-27T23:28:38Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=60Letters2026-07-27T23:28:23Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:1929-03-06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=59Letters2026-07-27T23:27:56Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑06 – Steam System Follow‑Up'''<br />
: [[:File:LG-Taylor-1929-03-06.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: 1929 Taylor letter detailing installation and testing of a steam‑heated system for Lamson & Goodnow.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.06.jpg&diff=58File:1929.03.06.jpg2026-07-27T23:25:46Z<p>Admin: A March 6, 1929 letter from the Boston Branch of Taylor Instrument Companies updates Lamson & Goodnow on the shipment and installation of a steam‑heated system and thermometer, including testing details and a quoted installation cost. It reflects Taylor’s hands‑on technical service and coordination with customers during this period.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A March 6, 1929 letter from the Boston Branch of Taylor Instrument Companies updates Lamson & Goodnow on the shipment and installation of a steam‑heated system and thermometer, including testing details and a quoted installation cost. It reflects Taylor’s hands‑on technical service and coordination with customers during this period.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=57Letters2026-07-27T23:19:08Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.03.02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.02.jpg&diff=56File:1929.03.02.jpg2026-07-27T23:18:27Z<p>Admin: Admin moved page File:2029.03.02.jpg to File:1929.03.02.jpg without leaving a redirect: Misspelled title</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A March 1929 reply from Taylor Instrument Companies to Lamson & Goodnow shows how customer inquiries were routed through regional offices, offering a glimpse into Taylor’s nationwide sales network and service practices. It’s a great example of how the company handled catalogue requests, technical literature, and on‑site visits during its expansion era.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=55Letters2026-07-27T23:17:16Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[:File:1929-03-02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=54Letters2026-07-27T23:16:58Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑03‑02 – Response and Referral'''<br />
: [[File:1929-03-02.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Albert J Fleig refers Mr G. A. Finck to the Boston office.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.03.02.jpg&diff=53File:1929.03.02.jpg2026-07-27T23:14:17Z<p>Admin: A March 1929 reply from Taylor Instrument Companies to Lamson & Goodnow shows how customer inquiries were routed through regional offices, offering a glimpse into Taylor’s nationwide sales network and service practices. It’s a great example of how the company handled catalogue requests, technical literature, and on‑site visits during its expansion era.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A March 1929 reply from Taylor Instrument Companies to Lamson & Goodnow shows how customer inquiries were routed through regional offices, offering a glimpse into Taylor’s nationwide sales network and service practices. It’s a great example of how the company handled catalogue requests, technical literature, and on‑site visits during its expansion era.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Company_Timeline&diff=52Company Timeline2026-07-27T18:58:22Z<p>Admin: Created page with "<div class="wiki-timeline"> <div class="timeline-event"> <div class="timeline-date">1851-1853</div> <div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div> <div class="timeline-content"> George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature. </..."</p>
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<div class="timeline-date">1851-1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
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George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1853-1861</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1866-1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
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His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1872-1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1890-1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
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Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1907-1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Instrument Companies]]<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1968-1989</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
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The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
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[[File:Taylor_Sybron.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Sybron logo]]<br />
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<div class="timeline-content"><br />
By 1989, Combustion Engineering (along with Taylor) was absorbed by the electrical engineering conglomerate ABB. <br />
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<div class="timeline-date">1990-1996</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">ABB Kent-Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
ABB Kent-Taylor was a legacy process automation and instrumentation brand, previously formed from the merger of Taylor Instruments and Kent Instruments. Formerly based in Rochester, NY, it is now part of the ABB Measurement & Analytics division, manufacturing industrial flowmeters, transmitters, and analytical tools.<br />
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[[File:ABB_Kent_Taylor.png|thumb|center|250px|ABB Kent Taylor logo]]<br />
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<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[:File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1890‑04‑02 – Technical Clarification'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-04-02.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument provides detailed clarification on manufacturing tolerances.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:1929.02.27.jpg&diff=49File:1929.02.27.jpg2026-07-27T18:46:15Z<p>Admin: A February 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow to the Taylor Instrument Company requests a current catalogue and pricing information for a single wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer. The inquiry reflects routine procurement communication as the company evaluated Taylor’s offerings for its own needs.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
A February 1929 letter from Lamson & Goodnow to the Taylor Instrument Company requests a current catalogue and pricing information for a single wet‑and‑dry bulb thermometer. The inquiry reflects routine procurement communication as the company evaluated Taylor’s offerings for its own needs.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=48Letters2026-07-27T18:43:09Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1929‑02‑27 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[File:1929.02.27.jpg|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests catalogue and price for Wet and Dry Blub Thermometer.<br />
<br />
; '''1890‑04‑02 – Technical Clarification'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-04-02.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument provides detailed clarification on manufacturing tolerances.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=47Letters2026-07-27T18:41:06Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1929–1930) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1890‑03‑12 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-03-12.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests specifications for a proposed thermometer assembly.<br />
<br />
; '''1890‑04‑02 – Technical Clarification'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-04-02.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument provides detailed clarification on manufacturing tolerances.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=46Letters2026-07-27T18:40:17Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Correspondence Collections ==<br />
<br />
=== Lamson & Goodnow ↔ Taylor Instrument Company (1890–1893) ===<br />
A series of letters documenting early business discussions between Lamson & Goodnow and the Taylor Instrument Company.<br />
<br />
; '''1890‑03‑12 – Initial Inquiry'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-03-12.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Lamson & Goodnow requests specifications for a proposed thermometer assembly.<br />
<br />
; '''1890‑04‑02 – Technical Clarification'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1890-04-02.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Taylor Instrument provides detailed clarification on manufacturing tolerances.<br />
<br />
; '''1891‑01‑18 – Pricing Discussion'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1891-01-18.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Negotiation over bulk pricing and delivery schedules.<br />
<br />
; '''1893‑07‑09 – Contract Revision'''<br />
: [[File:LG-Taylor-1893-07-09.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Proposed revisions to the supply agreement following production changes.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Internal Taylor Instrument Letters (1900–1905) ===<br />
Internal correspondence related to product development and factory operations.<br />
<br />
; '''1900‑02‑14 – Factory Output Report'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1900-02-14.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Summary of weekly production numbers and staffing notes.<br />
<br />
; '''1903‑11‑03 – New Hygrometer Prototype'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1903-11-03.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Engineering notes on the first hygrometer prototype and planned testing.<br />
<br />
; '''1905‑06‑27 – Rochester Facility Expansion'''<br />
: [[File:Taylor-1905-06-27.pdf|Letter scan]] <br />
: Discussion of proposed expansion to the Rochester manufacturing plant.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=45Letters2026-07-27T18:36:19Z<p>Admin: </p>
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== Letters ==<br />
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File:1929.02.27.jpg | 1927 Letter<br />
File:Correspondence_Smith_1942.png | 1942 Internal Correspondence<br />
</gallery></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Letters&diff=44Letters2026-07-27T18:36:01Z<p>Admin: Created page with "= Document Archive = Welcome to the document repository. Select a category below to view the original scans and images. == Letters == <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px"> File:1929.02.27.jpg | 1927 Letter from Lamson & Goodnow to Taylor Instruments File:Correspondence_Smith_1942.png | 1942 Internal Correspondence </gallery>"</p>
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851-1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853-1861</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866-1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872-1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890-1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907-1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Instrument Companies]]<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
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<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968-1989</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
<br />
[[File:Taylor_Sybron.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Sybron logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1989-1990</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instruments Division</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
By 1989, Combustion Engineering (along with Taylor) was absorbed by the electrical engineering conglomerate ABB. <br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1990-1996</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">ABB Kent-Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
ABB Kent-Taylor was a legacy process automation and instrumentation brand, previously formed from the merger of Taylor Instruments and Kent Instruments. Formerly based in Rochester, NY, it is now part of the ABB Measurement & Analytics division, manufacturing industrial flowmeters, transmitters, and analytical tools.<br />
<br />
[[File:ABB_Kent_Taylor.png|thumb|center|250px|ABB Kent Taylor logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
</div></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:ABB_Kent_Taylor.png&diff=41File:ABB Kent Taylor.png2026-07-21T03:01:31Z<p>Admin: ABB Kent Taylor logo</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
ABB Kent Taylor logo</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Company_names&diff=40Company names2026-07-21T03:00:02Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div><div class="wiki-timeline"><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851-1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853-1861</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866-1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872-1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890-1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907-1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Instrument Companies]]<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968-1989</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
<br />
[[File:Taylor_Sybron.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Sybron logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1989-1990</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instruments Division</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
By 1989, Combustion Engineering (along with Taylor) was absorbed by the electrical engineering conglomerate ABB. <br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1990-1996</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">ABB Kent-Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
ABB Kent-Taylor was a legacy process automation and instrumentation brand, previously formed from the merger of Taylor Instruments and Kent Instruments. Formerly based in Rochester, NY, it is now part of the ABB Measurement & Analytics division, manufacturing industrial flowmeters, transmitters, and analytical tools.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
</div></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:Taylor_Sybron.png&diff=39File:Taylor Sybron.png2026-07-21T02:59:12Z<p>Admin: Taylor Sybron logo</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
Taylor Sybron logo</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Company_names&diff=38Company names2026-07-21T02:48:35Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div><div class="wiki-timeline"><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851-1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Instrument Companies]]<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
</div></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Company_names&diff=37Company names2026-07-21T02:48:08Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div><div class="wiki-timeline"><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Instrument Companies]]<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
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<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Instrument Companies trade name]]<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
</div></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:Taylor_Instrument_Companies.png&diff=35File:Taylor Instrument Companies.png2026-07-21T02:46:40Z<p>Admin: Taylor Instrument Companies logo</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
Taylor Instrument Companies logo</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Company_names&diff=34Company names2026-07-21T02:41:56Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div><div class="wiki-timeline"><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
[[File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png|thumb|center|250px|Taylor Brothers Company Logo]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
</div></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:Taylor_Brothers_Company.png&diff=33File:Taylor Brothers Company.png2026-07-21T02:40:48Z<p>Admin: Taylor Brothers Company logo.</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
Taylor Brothers Company logo.</div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=Company_names&diff=32Company names2026-07-21T02:37:31Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div><div class="wiki-timeline"><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1968</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
The Taylor Instrument Companies merged with Ritter Pfaudler Corp. in 1968 to form Sybron Corporation. Based in Rochester, New York, Sybron operated Taylor as a prominent division specializing in industrial controls, barometers, and thermometers until selling the division to Combustion Engineering in 1983.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
</div></div>Adminhttps://taylorarchive.com/w/index.php?title=File:Ames_st_1910.png&diff=31File:Ames st 1910.png2026-07-21T02:34:38Z<p>Admin: Ames Street building.</p>
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<div><div class="wiki-timeline"><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1851</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Kendall & Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
George Taylor (d. 1889) and David Kendall founded the Taylor Instrument Company in Rochester, New York in 1851 under the original name Kendall & Taylor. The general stock and trade of the company was in thermometers and other instruments for monitoring temperature.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1853</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">George Taylor</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Kendall left the company in 1853 and George Taylor succeeded him as sole owner, before withdrawing himself in 1859. Under George the company moved to 11 Hill Street, a larger space with more room for the company’s expanding employee forces.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1866</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor & Richardson</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
His brother Frank came to Rochester in 1862 from New Hampshire and re-named the company as Taylor and Richardson, under himself and Hamlet Richardson in 1866, operating out of a space at 145 Buffalo Street. Richardson eventually left the company [due to ill health] in 1866, and sold his interest to George Taylor in 1870.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1872</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Under the two Taylors, the company officially became the Taylor Brothers Company in 1872. George Taylor stayed with the company as its president until his death in 1889. His brother Frank succeeded him, and would stay on as president until 1900.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1890</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Brothers Company</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
Incorporated as the Taylor Brothers Company. George’s two sons, J. Merton Taylor and G. Elbert Taylor, were also associated with the company under Frank Taylor.<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<div class="timeline-event"><br />
<div class="timeline-date">1907</div><br />
<div class="timeline-title">Taylor Instrument Companies</div><br />
<div class="timeline-content"><br />
In 1907, Taylor consolidated and reorganized itself into Taylor Instrument Companies and began using the trade name Tycos.<br />
<br />
[[File:tycos.png|thumb|center|250px|Tycos trade name]]<br />
</div><br />
</div><br />
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