Rumford Chemical Works
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1853-1951
- Existence: 1853 - 1951
Historical Note
George F. Wilson & Co. (originally called Wilson, Duggan & Co.) founded in 1854 in Seekonk, Mass. (later East Providence, R.I.) for the manufacture of all-purpose baking powder, other phosphates and special chemicals, patent medicines, and fertilizer; in 1858 name changed to Rumford Chemical Works sold to Heyden Chemical Corporation in 1948; in 1950 rights to baking powder production sold by Heyden to private owner under name Rumford Company; in 1956 Rumford Chemical Works sold to Essex Chemical Corp.; headquartered in Rumford (East Providence) and Providence, R.I., with offices throughout the world.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Horsford Family papers
File
Identifier: MC 5
Abstract
The Horsford Family Papers comprises a collection of papers created by various members of the Horsford, Gardiner, and L’Hommedieu families.
Dates:
Created: 1681-1954; Other: Majority of material found in 1840-1893; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1966