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Read more about the article Northern Rubber: From Footwear Manufacturer To Condos
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Northern Rubber: From Footwear Manufacturer To Condos

Northern Rubber opened shop in a newly constructed five-storey factory on the corner of Metcalfe (Huron) and Alice Streets in April 1920 with 60 employees. Work on the building had…

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February 15, 2021
Read more about the article F.E. Partridge Rubber Company: Changing The Face Of the Retail Tire Market
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F.E. Partridge Rubber Company: Changing The Face Of the Retail Tire Market

Tires became a hot commodity as first bicycles and then automobiles became popular. In Guelph, several tire manufactures entered into the market intent on making a profit. The only one…

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February 13, 2021
Read more about the article McKenzie Machinery Company: One of Guelph’s Forgotten Companies
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McKenzie Machinery Company: One of Guelph’s Forgotten Companies

Machine shops are not a new invention. However, the term “machinist” dates back only to the early 18th century and the growth of the Industrial Revolution. These makers of machines and…

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February 8, 2021

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