American Car and Foundry Company. Jackson & Sharp Plant
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
American Car and Foundry Company, Jackson and Sharp Company miscellany
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American Car and Foundry Company, Jackson and Sharp Company miscellany
Collection
Identifier: 0275
Abstract:
American Car and Foundry Company is a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock and railcar parts, founded in 1899. In 1901, the company began leasing the facilities of a railroad rolling stock and shipbuilding manufacturer, the Jackson and Sharp Company. The records include photocopies of a history of the Wilmington plant, incorporation papers, and deeds.
Dates:
1909-1946
American Car and Foundry Company World War II era photographs
Collection
Identifier: 1993-257
Abstract:
American Car and Foundry Company is a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock and railcar parts, founded in 1899. In 1901, the company began leasing the facilities of a railroad rolling stock and shipbuilding manufacturer the Jackson and Sharp Company. From the end of World War One to 1938, the plant built small pleasure boats. These photographs document different activities at the American Car and Foundry Company Jackson and Sharp Plant shipyard in Wilmington, Delaware, during World War II. There are several photos taken on the occasion of the presentation of the Army-Navy "E" award in 1942.
Dates:
1943-1944
American Car and Foundry woodwork
Collection
Identifier: 1969-007
Abstract:
American Car and Foundry Company is a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock and railcar parts, founded in 1899. In the company's early years, American Car and Foundry Company constructed its railcars from wood. Additionally, the company engaged in architectural millwork for buildings. This collection features twenty-five copy photographs of building interiors and exteriors with emphasis on wooden architectural elements.
Dates:
circa 1924